Question

8x-31=5x+17

WHAT DOES X EQUALLLLLLL!!!!!!! I NEED TO KNOW RIGHT NOW

Answer 1

8x-31=5x+17
Combine like-terms: 3x=84
Divide: 84/3 = 28

Final answer: x = 28

Answer 2

x = 16

Explanation:

Given equation,

→ 8x - 31 = 5x + 17

Now the value of x will be,

→ 8x - 31 = 5x + 17

→ 8x - 5x = 17 + 31

→ 3x = 48

→ x = 48/3

→ [ x = 16 ]

Hence, the value of x is 16.