Question

Solve the equations by modeling. Draw the steps, using circles for the variables and squares for the numbers. 1) Solve 5x−4 = 3x +8. A. Model. B. Perform the step to have variables (circles) on only one side. C. Write the resulting step. D. Perform the step to have the variables (circles) alone on one side. E. Write the resulting step. F. Divide the variables (circles) and numbers (squares) into equal group

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the expression 5x−4 = 3x +8, we are to solve for the value of x;

Step 1: Collect the like terms so that the variables are on one side and Constants on the other side

5x - 3x = 8-(-4)

5x - 3x = 8+4

Step 2: Evaluate the expression in both sides

5x-3x = 8+4

2x = 12

Step 3: Divide both sides by 2

2x = 12

2x/2 = 12/2

x = 6

Hence the value of x is 2