5 (2x + 6) = 8x + 48

simplify.

10x+30=8x+48

2x+30=48

2x=18

x=9

To solve this equation, you should first multiply out 5 (2x + 6), which gives you 10x+30 = 8x+48. Now you can move all the x's to the left.

You can subtract 30 from 48, giving you 10x=8x+18. You can also now subtract 8x on both sides, giving you 2x=18.

Now you can divide 18 by 2, giving you x=9