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Algebra / Linear equations in one variable Difficulty: Easy

If x 8 = 5 , what is the value of 8 x ?

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Explanation

The correct answer is 15. Since the number 5 can also be written as 51, the given equation can also be written as x8=51. This equation is equivalent to 8x=15. Therefore, the value of 8x is 15. Note that 1/5 and .2 are examples of ways to enter a correct answer.

Alternate approach: Multiplying both sides of the equation x8=5 by 8 yields x=40. Substituting 40 for x into the expression 8x yields 840, or 15