Answer:
x = [tex]\frac{32}{3}[/tex] (see below)
Step-by-step explanation:
First, use distributive property:
5 (x + 8) = 8 (x + 1)
5x + 40 = 8x + 8
Then, simplify the equation by combining like terms. You want to isolate the variable to one side of the equation so you can solve for it. Here what I'm talking about:
5x + 40 = 8x + 8
-5x -5x
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40 = 3x + 8
-8 -8
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32 = 3x
Now, divide both sides by 3 to get the value of x:
3x = 32
x = [tex]\frac{32}{3}[/tex]
or
x ≈ 10.7
