Question

How do you solve `5+ 8x = 37`?

Answer 1

The answer is `x = 4`.

Explanation:

First, you have to isolate the variable.

So subtract `5` on both sides.

`5 + 8x = 37` `->` `8x = 32`

And then divide by `8` on both sides

`8x = 32` `->` `x = 4`

Here's a link you can use if you still have trouble with the concept:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/standard/maths_ii/algebra/solving_simple_equations/revision/1/

Answer 2

`x = 4`

Explanation:

Let's see the problem again:

`5 + 8x = 37`

First, you subtract 5 from 5, after, you subtract 5 from 37.
Now our problem should look like this:

`8x = 32`

Now, you divide `8x` and `32` both by 8.
8x divided by 8, the two 8's eliminate each other, so for the 8, you are left with just:

`x`

Now, lastly, you divide 32 by 8, which is 4. You are left with:

`color(red)(x = 4`

Hope this helps! :)