Respuesta :
The value of x is 2.
Here are the steps to solve for the value of x in this equation.
8(x + 5) = 56
Distributive property.
8x + 40 = 56
Subtract 40 from both sides.
8x = 16
Divide both sides by 8.
x = 2
Here are the steps to solve for the value of x in this equation.
8(x + 5) = 56
Distributive property.
8x + 40 = 56
Subtract 40 from both sides.
8x = 16
Divide both sides by 8.
x = 2