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Solve the following linear equation for x . Then check your answer. Show all your steps for solving and checking.
5x+8+x=32
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To solve the linear equation 5x + 8 + x = 32 for x, we need to combine like terms first.
5x + x + 8 = 32
6x + 8 = 32
Next, we will isolate x by subtracting 8 from both sides of the equation.
6x + 8 - 8 = 32 - 8
6x = 24
Now, divide both sides by 6 to find the value of x.
6x/6 = 24/6
x = 4
To check our answer, substitute x = 4 back into the original equation.
5(4) + 8 + 4 = 32
20 + 8 + 4 = 32
32 = 32
Since the left side equals the right side, our solution x = 4 is correct.
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5x + 8 + x = 32
Combine like terms:
6x + 8 = 32
Subtract 8 from both sides:
6x = 24
Divide by 6:
x = 4
Checking:
5(4) + 8 + 4 = 32
20 + 8 + 4 = 32
32 = 32
Therefore, x = 4 is the correct solution.