solve the following linear equation for x. then check your answer show all your work for solving and checking
5x+8+x=32
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.