Question

Simplify by combining like terms on each side of the equation. State your new equation.

6x + x + x - 5 - 2 = 8 + 2x + x

Find the value of x

Answer 1

6x + x + x - 5 - 2 = 8 + 2x + x

combine like terms

8x -7 = 8 +3x

subtract 3x from each side

5x -7 = 8

add 7 to each side

5x = 15

divide by 5

x=3

Answer: 8x -7 = 8 +3x

x=3