Question

14. Solve the following equations.
(a), 7x + 8 = 10 + 3x

Answer 1

answer: x = 1/2

explanation

subtract 3x from both sides

4x+8=10

subtract 8 from both sides

4x=2

divide both sides by 4

x=2/4

simplify

x=1/2 OR x=.5

hope i helped!

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 1/2

Step-by-step explanation:

7x + 8 = 10 + 3x  (subtract 3 from both sides)

7x -3x +8 = 10  

4x + 8 = 10 (subtract 8 from both sides)

4x = 10 - 8

4x = 2 (divide both sides by 4)

x = 2/4 = 1/2