SOLUTION: I am trying to figure out how to solve this equation 8x+1=x+43. We have to solve the equation then check the proposed solution by substituting it for the variable in the given equa

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Question 303911: I am trying to figure out how to solve this equation 8x+1=x+43. We have to solve the equation then check the proposed solution by substituting it for the variable in the given equation.
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Answer by Stitch(470)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given:
Subtract 1 from both sides
Subtract X from both sides
Sivide both sides by 7

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Check the answer by plugging 6 into the equation for X

Simplify


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