Question

Solve for x : 8x – 5 =3 (x+1) + 7

Answer 1

Answer:

8x-5=3x+3+7

8x-3x=10+5

5x=15

x=3

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

Given Equation:

8x - 5 = 3(x + 1) + 7

⇒ 8x - 5 = 3x + 3 + 7

8x - 3x = 3 + 5 + 7

5x = 15

∴ x = $\frac{15}5$

x = 3