What is x= when the equation is 5+x=14-8x
5+x=14-8x........ 9x=9........ x=1
5 + x = 14 - 8x*add 8x to both sides and subtract 5 from both sides5 - 5 + x + 8x = 14 - 5 - 8x + 8x9x = 99x/9 = 9/9x = 1