Question

Solve the equation for x, and enter your answer below.3x-3 + 5x = 37

Answer 1

The given equation is-

$3x-3+5x=37$

First, we reduce like terms

$8x-3=37$

Now, we sum 3 on each side

$\begin{gathered} 8x-3+3=37+3 \\ 8x=40 \end{gathered}$

At last, we divide the equation by 8

$\begin{gathered} \frac{8x}{8}=\frac{40}{8} \\ x=5 \end{gathered}$

Therefore, the solution is 5.