SOLUTION: This problem explains that 8x + 5x + 2x + 4x = 114, the 5x + 3 = I added all the whole numbers to get 19 and then added 5x + 3 and got eight. Then, as I added all them up I r

Algebra ->  Exponents-negative-and-fractional -> SOLUTION: This problem explains that 8x + 5x + 2x + 4x = 114, the 5x + 3 = I added all the whole numbers to get 19 and then added 5x + 3 and got eight. Then, as I added all them up I r      Log On


   

Question 457334: This problem explains that 8x + 5x + 2x + 4x = 114, the 5x + 3 =
I added all the whole numbers to get 19 and then added 5x + 3 and got eight.
Then, as I added all them up I recieved 27, but the closest answer to this is a
25. Can you please look at this problem and find out if this is correct?
Thank You.

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8x%2B5x%2B2x%2B4x=114 Start with the given equation.


19x=114 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=%28114%29%2F%2819%29 Divide both sides by 19 to isolate x.


x=6 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=6