Question

How do you solve `x/8-5=-1`?

Answer 1

`x = 32`

Explanation:

`x/8 - 5 = -1`

To solve for the variable `x`, we have to make it alone. To do so, first add `color(blue)5` to both sides of the equation:
`x/8 - 5 quadcolor(blue)(+quad5) = -1 quadcolor(blue)(+quad5)`

`x/8 = 4`

Now multiply both sides by `color(blue)(8)`:
`x/8 color(blue)(*8) = 4 color(blue)(*8)`

Therefore,
`x = 32`

Hope this helps!