Example Question - constant terms

Solving an Equation with Constants

To solve for \(x\) in the equation given in the image, you first need to simplify the equation: \[x + 5 + 6 = 2^3\] Combine the constant terms on the left-hand side: \[x + 11 = 2^3\] Now, calculate \(2^3\), which is \(2 \times 2 \times 2 = 8\). Replace \(2^3\) with 8 in the equation: \[x + 11 = 8\] Subtract 11 from both sides to solve for \(x\): \[x = 8 - 11\] \[x = -3\] Therefore, \(x = -3\).