How do you solve #8( x + 1) + x = 80+ x#?

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EZ as pi
Dec 29, 2016

#x=9#

Explanation:

Cancel the like term of #x# on each side

#8(x+1) cancel(+x) = 80cancel(+x)" "larr# multiply out the bracket

#8x+8=80" "larr# subtract 8 from each side

#8x = 80-8#

#8x = 72" "larr# divide both sides by 8

#x = 9#

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