Solve 2x + 1 = 37
The solution of 2x + 1 = 37 is x = 18.
How to work it out
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The goal is to get x alone. Undo the operations in the opposite order: first the addition, then the multiplication.
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Subtract 1 from both sides:
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Divide both sides by 2:
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Check: put x = 18 back into the equation.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 2x + 1 = 37\ \Rightarrow\ x = 18 \]
\[ 2x + 1 = 37 \]
\[ 2x + 1 - 1 = 37 - 1 \ \Rightarrow\ 2x = 36 \]
\[ \frac{2x}{2} = \frac{36}{2} \ \Rightarrow\ x = 18 \]
\[ 2\cdot18 + 1 = 36 + 1 = 37 \checkmark \]Trying values of x in 2x + 1 = 37
| x | 2x + 1 | Equals 37? |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 33 | no |
| 17 | 35 | no |
| 18 | 37 | yes |
| 19 | 39 | no |
| 20 | 41 | no |
Questions
What is x in 2x + 1 = 37?
The solution of 2x + 1 = 37 is x = 18.
How do you solve 2x + 1 = 37?
Subtract 1 from both sides to get 2x = 36, then divide both sides by 2 to get x = 18.
How do I check the answer?
Replace x by 18: 2(18) + 1 = 37, which is 37.