Respuesta :

So the object of this problem is to find out the value of d.

To do this, first think about 5 + 3. This equals 8, right? So the value of d times 4 has to equal 8.

No other number besides 2 would make sense. 2 would equal d because 4 x 2 is 8, and 5 + 3 is 8.

So you would write the answer as:

5+3=4(2)
[tex]5 + 3 = 4d[/tex]

First, add '5 + 3' to get '8'.
[tex]8 = 4d[/tex]

Second, divide both sides by '4', leaving the 'd' by itself.
[tex] \frac{8}{4} = d[/tex]

Third,  (8 ÷ 4), simplify the fraction to '2'.
[tex]2 = d[/tex]

Fourth, you can switch your sides.
[tex]d = 2[/tex]

Answer: [tex]\fbox {d = 2}[/tex]