Question

Solve the equation for x.

8x - 5 = 59

Answer 1

x = 8

Explanation:

8x - 5 = 59 ( add 5 to both sides )

8x = 64 ( divide both sides by 8 )

x = 8

Answer 2

ans is this

Simplifying

8x + -5 = 59

Reorder the terms:

-5 + 8x = 59

Solving

-5 + 8x = 59

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '5' to each side of the equation.

-5 + 5 + 8x = 59 + 5

Combine like terms: -5 + 5 = 0

0 + 8x = 59 + 5

8x = 59 + 5

Combine like terms: 59 + 5 = 64

8x = 64

Divide each side by '8'.

x = 8

Simplifying

x = 8