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:

4 ×(31+8) = 5x-2

= 124+32 = 5x-2

=156 = 5x-2

=5x = 156+2

=5x = 158

x=158÷5

x=31.6