Respuesta :

Answer:

31

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer:

The number is 31

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1:  Distribute

1/8 (x + 9) = 5

1/8x + 9/8 = 5

Step 2:  Subtract 9/8 from both sides

1/8x + 9/8 - 9/8 = 5 - 9/8

1/8x = 31/8

Step 3:  Multiply both sides by 8

1/8x * 8 = 31/8 * 8

x = 31

Answer:  The number is 31