SOLUTION: how do u solve? X+5=8 ----- 5

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Question 106923: how do u solve?


X+5=8
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5
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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%28x%2B5%29%2F5=8
cross%285%29%2A%28x%2B5%29%2Fcross%285%29=5%2A8 Multiply both sides by 5.
x%2B5=40
x%2Bcross%285%29-cross%285%29=40-5 Subtract 5 from both sides.
x=35
Check your answer.
%28x%2B5%29%2F5=8
%2835%2B5%29%2F5=8
%2840%29%2F5=8
8=8 Your solution led to a true statement.
Good solution.
x=35.