Solve 3x + 9 = 54
The solution of 3x + 9 = 54 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 9 from both sides:
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Divide both sides by 3:
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Check: put x = 15 back into the equation.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 3x + 9 = 54\ \Rightarrow\ x = 15 \]
\[ 3x + 9 = 54 \]
\[ 3x + 9 - 9 = 54 - 9 \ \Rightarrow\ 3x = 45 \]
\[ \frac{3x}{3} = \frac{45}{3} \ \Rightarrow\ x = 15 \]
\[ 3\cdot15 + 9 = 45 + 9 = 54 \checkmark \]Trying values of x in 3x + 9 = 54
| x | 3x + 9 | Equals 54? |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | 48 | no |
| 14 | 51 | no |
| 15 | 54 | yes |
| 16 | 57 | no |
| 17 | 60 | no |
Questions
What is x in 3x + 9 = 54?
The solution of 3x + 9 = 54 is x = 15.
How do you solve 3x + 9 = 54?
Subtract 9 from both sides to get 3x = 45, then divide both sides by 3 to get x = 15.
How do I check the answer?
Replace x by 15: 3(15) + 9 = 54, which is 54.