8 times the sum of a number and 2 equals 5.

Answer 1

Could also use the Distributive Property:

8(x + 2) = 5 -> 8x + 16 = 5 -> 8x = 5 - 16 = -11, etc. x = - 1.375

Check: -1.375 + 2 = 0.625; 8(0.625) = 5

Answer 2

8(x+2) =5

x+2 = 5/8

x = 5/8 -2 = 5/8 - 16/8 = - 11/8

x = -11/8 = -1.325

8(-11/8 +2)

=-11+16

=5