Question

When 8 is added to the number that is produced by doubling the number x, the result is equal to 8 times the number that is 5 less than x. What is the value of x?

Equation:

Value of X:

Answer 1

8

Explanation:

Number = 2x

Therefore, 2x + 8 = 8(x - 5)

2x + 8 = 8x - 40

6x = 48

x = 8