what is the variable for 4x+5=x+8
x is the variable you want to solve for.4x + 5 = x + 8 Original Problem.3x + 5 = 8 Subtract x from each side.3x = 3 Subtract 5 from each side.x = 1 Divide each side by 3.Answer: x = 1
X=1 is the answer to this question hope that helps