Solve 2x + 10 = 40
The solution of 2x + 10 = 40 is x = 15.
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 10 from both sides:
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Divide both sides by 2:
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Check: put x = 15 back into the equation.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 2x + 10 = 40\ \Rightarrow\ x = 15 \]
\[ 2x + 10 = 40 \]
\[ 2x + 10 - 10 = 40 - 10 \ \Rightarrow\ 2x = 30 \]
\[ \frac{2x}{2} = \frac{30}{2} \ \Rightarrow\ x = 15 \]
\[ 2\cdot15 + 10 = 30 + 10 = 40 \checkmark \]Trying values of x in 2x + 10 = 40
| x | 2x + 10 | Equals 40? |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | 36 | no |
| 14 | 38 | no |
| 15 | 40 | yes |
| 16 | 42 | no |
| 17 | 44 | no |
Questions
What is x in 2x + 10 = 40?
The solution of 2x + 10 = 40 is x = 15.
How do you solve 2x + 10 = 40?
Subtract 10 from both sides to get 2x = 30, then divide both sides by 2 to get x = 15.
How do I check the answer?
Replace x by 15: 2(15) + 10 = 40, which is 40.