Question

Solve the following equation 8𝑥 − 2 = 38

Answer 1

Step: Find the value of 𝑥

We have,

8𝑥 – 2 = 38

Now, adding 2 on both the sides we get,

8𝑥 – 2 + 2 = 38 + 2

⇒ 8𝑥 = 40

Now, dividing both sides by 8 we get,

$\frac{8x}{8}$= $\frac{40}{8}$

⇒ 𝑥 = 5

∴ The value of 𝑥 = 5.