Question

Try the numbers 31, 32, 33, 34 in the equation 4 × (x + 8) = 5x − 2
to test whether any of them is a solution.
a. 31 is a solution. c. 33 is a solution.
b. 34 is a solution. d. 32 is a solution.

Answer 1

Answer:

b. 34 is a solution

Step-by-step explanation:

we have

$4(x+8)=5x-2$

solve for x

apply distributive property left side

$4x+32=5x-2$

subtract 4x both sides

$5x-4x-2=32$

$x-2=32$

Adds 2 both sides

$x=34$

therefore

34 is a solution