Answer: x = 15
Step-by-step explanation:
8x - 23 is half of 10x + 44
2 (8x - 23) = 10x + 44
16x - 46 = 10x + 44
Subtract 10x from both sides
6x - 46 = 44
Add 46 to both sides
6x = 90
Divide both sides by 6
x = 15
