Question

Construct an equation for the expression: five more than eight times a number is 29. Show the solution to the equation and prove your solution to be true through your work.

Answer 1

Construct an equation: $8x+5=29$

Show the solution: $8x=24 \\ x=3$

Prove the solution: $8(3)+5=29 \\ 24+5=29 \\ 29=29$

Answer 2

8×_+5=29
8×3=24
24+5=29