Solve the following equation
5x+3x=144
Solve for x
5x + 3x = 144
Group the x terms on the left:
(5 + 3)x = 8x
Form modified equation
8x = + 144
Divide each side by 5
| 5x | |
| 5 |
| = |
| 3 |
| 5 |
Divide each side of the equation by 8
| 8x | |
| 8 |
| = |
| 144 |
| 8 |
x = 18
Final Answer
x = 18
