Question

ALGEBRA REVIEW

What is an easy method to solve for x in a basic algebra problem? Example: 3x + 5x + 8x = 32

Answer 1

Answer: See below

Step-by-step explanation:

The ultimate method of solving algebra problems will be trying any operations to isolate x, which then gives the value of x.

Operations include combining like terms, dividing and multiplying terms, and etc.

I would be solving [3x + 5x + 8x = 32] as an example.

Solve:

Given

3x + 5x + 8x = 32

Combine like terms through addition

8x + 8x = 32

16x = 32

Divide 16 on both sides to isolate x

16x / 16 = 32 / 16

`\boxed {x=2}`

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Answer 2

2

Step-by-step explanation:

3x + 5x + 8x = 32

taking x common,

(3 + 5 + 8)x = 32

16x = 32

x = 32 / 16

x = 2