Question

x/9-8=10 for the life of me

Answer 1

The given equation is

$\frac{x}{9}-8=10$

First, we add 8 on each side.

$\begin{gathered} \frac{x}{9}-8+8=10+8 \\ \frac{x}{9}=18 \end{gathered}$

Then, we multiply by 9.

$\begin{gathered} \frac{x}{9}\cdot9=18\cdot9 \\ x=162 \end{gathered}$

Hence, the solution is x = 162.