Question

7(3+5) = 8 + ___

What number or expression could fill in the blank that would make this true

Answer 1

Answer: x = 48

PEMDAS

7 (3 + 5) = 8 + x

7 (8) = 8 + x

56 = 8 + x

isolate x by subtracting 8

48 = x

Answer 2

_ = 48

Explanation:

7 (3 + 5) = 8 + _

7 x 3 + 7 x 5 = 8 + _

21 + 35 = 8 + _

56 = 8 + _

_ = 56 - 8

_ = 48

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