Question

1. Solve the equations below.

(a) 3x + 8 = 23
(b) 5x + 1 = 3x + 17
(c) 4(x+2) = 32
Answer:
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Answer 1

Explanation:

A) 3x + 8 = 23

3x = 23 - 8

3x = 15

x = 15 / 3 = 5

B) 5x + 1 = 3x + 17

5x - 3x = 17 - 1

2x = 16

x = 16 /2 = 8

C) 4 (x+2) = 32

4x + 8 = 32

4x = 32 - 8

4x = 24

x = 24 / 4 = 6