Question

Choose the procedure you would use to solve the equation 5x - 8 = 47 for x.
Answer

Add eight to both sides, and then divide both sides by five.

Add eight to both sides, and then multiply both sides by five.

Divide both sides by five, and then subtract eight from both sides.

Multiply both sides by five, and then add eight to both sides.

Answer 1

Add eight to both sides, and then divide both sides by five.

Answer 2

5x-8=47
5x=55
x=11