Can anyone help me solve this algebra equation? 6x+5x=8

1 Answer
Mar 8, 2017

x=52

Explanation:

Multiply both sides of the equation by x:

x16x+5x=8x

Simplify: 6x+5=8x

Subtract 6x from both sides of the equation:

6x6x+5=8x6x

Simplify: 5=2x

Isolate the x by dividing both sides of the equation by 2:

52=2x2

Simplify and rearrange:

x=52