Solve 5x + 11 = 81
The solution of 5x + 11 = 81 is x = 14.
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 11 from both sides:
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Divide both sides by 5:
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Check: put x = 14 back into the equation.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 5x + 11 = 81\ \Rightarrow\ x = 14 \]
\[ 5x + 11 = 81 \]
\[ 5x + 11 - 11 = 81 - 11 \ \Rightarrow\ 5x = 70 \]
\[ \frac{5x}{5} = \frac{70}{5} \ \Rightarrow\ x = 14 \]
\[ 5\cdot14 + 11 = 70 + 11 = 81 \checkmark \]Trying values of x in 5x + 11 = 81
| x | 5x + 11 | Equals 81? |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 71 | no |
| 13 | 76 | no |
| 14 | 81 | yes |
| 15 | 86 | no |
| 16 | 91 | no |
Questions
What is x in 5x + 11 = 81?
The solution of 5x + 11 = 81 is x = 14.
How do you solve 5x + 11 = 81?
Subtract 11 from both sides to get 5x = 70, then divide both sides by 5 to get x = 14.
How do I check the answer?
Replace x by 14: 5(14) + 11 = 81, which is 81.