Solve 5x + 3x - 6 = 42

The answer to your question is x = 6

Step-by-step explanation:

Equation 5x + 3x - 6 = 42

Process

Step 1. Add 6 units in both sides

5x + 3x - 6 + 6 = 42 + 6

Step 2. Simplify

5x + 3x = 48

Step 3. Simplify like terms

8x = 48

Step 4. Divide by 8 both sides

8x/8 = 48/8

Step 5. Simplify

x = 6