Question

Solve for x.

3x - 5x + 8x + x = 42


6
7
8

Answer 1

Combine the x-terms together

Answer 2

so ^6

Answer 3

combine like terms.

Answer 4

add all the digits that are next to the variable, what do you get ?

Answer 5

6

Answer 6

?

Answer 7

or is it 16

Answer 8

3x - 5x + 8x + x = 42
x(3 - 5 + 8 + 1) = 42
7x = 42
x = 42 / 7 = 6

Answer 9

so 6 ??????????????/

Answer 10

x=6