What number should be added to both sides of the equation x−7=1 to solve for the value of x?
THE ANSWER ISN’T 8
To solve for the value of x in the equation x−7=1, we need to isolate x on one side of the equation. To do this, we can add 7 to both sides of the equation:
x−7+7=1+7
x=8
Therefore, the number that should be added to both sides of the equation to solve for the value of x is 7, not 8 as stated in the question.