Solve 8x + 1 = 161
The solution of 8x + 1 = 161 is x = 20.
How to work it out
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The goal is to get x alone. Undo the operations in the opposite order: first the addition, then the multiplication.
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Subtract 1 from both sides:
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Divide both sides by 8:
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Check: put x = 20 back into the equation.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 8x + 1 = 161\ \Rightarrow\ x = 20 \]
\[ 8x + 1 = 161 \]
\[ 8x + 1 - 1 = 161 - 1 \ \Rightarrow\ 8x = 160 \]
\[ \frac{8x}{8} = \frac{160}{8} \ \Rightarrow\ x = 20 \]
\[ 8\cdot20 + 1 = 160 + 1 = 161 \checkmark \]Trying values of x in 8x + 1 = 161
| x | 8x + 1 | Equals 161? |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | 145 | no |
| 19 | 153 | no |
| 20 | 161 | yes |
| 21 | 169 | no |
| 22 | 177 | no |
Questions
What is x in 8x + 1 = 161?
The solution of 8x + 1 = 161 is x = 20.
How do you solve 8x + 1 = 161?
Subtract 1 from both sides to get 8x = 160, then divide both sides by 8 to get x = 20.
How do I check the answer?
Replace x by 20: 8(20) + 1 = 161, which is 161.