Question

higher order thinking in the equation $8x - 1 = 3x + 4$ the variable $x$ represents the same value. which value of $x$ is the solution of the equation; $x = 0, 1, 2$, or $3$? explain.

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate x terms

$8x - 3x = 4 + 1$

Step2: Simplify both sides

$5x = 5$

Step3: Solve for x

$x = \frac{5}{5} = 1$

Step4: Verify x=1

Left side: $8(1)-1=7$; Right side: $3(1)+4=7$

Answer:

$x=1$ is the solution, since substituting it makes both sides of the equation equal to 7, while x=0,2,3 do not satisfy the equation.