How do you solve multistep equations with variables on both sides
of the equals sign?

5x - 8 = 3x + 12

- 3x -3x

You have to subtract them both.

2x - 8 = 12

168

step-by-step explanation:

first off, we know that he drove 3.5 hours at a rate of 48 mph.

knowing that, we want to see how many miles he drove all-together.

in this case, we can just multiply 48 by 3.5.

48 * 3.5 = 168