Question

What is the solution to this equation?

X + 8 + 5x = 32 - 2x
A. X = 3
B. x = 6
C. X = 5
D. x = 10

Answer 1

A. X=3

Explanation:

x+8+5x=32-2x

6x+8=32-2x

8x+8=32

8x=24

x=3

Answer 2

a)x=3

Explanation:

x+8+5x=32-2x

x+5x+2x=32-8

8x=24

x=24 : 8

x=3