Solve 5x + 12 = 47
The solution of 5x + 12 = 47 is x = 7.
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 12 from both sides:
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Divide both sides by 5:
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Check: put x = 7 back into the equation.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 5x + 12 = 47\ \Rightarrow\ x = 7 \]
\[ 5x + 12 = 47 \]
\[ 5x + 12 - 12 = 47 - 12 \ \Rightarrow\ 5x = 35 \]
\[ \frac{5x}{5} = \frac{35}{5} \ \Rightarrow\ x = 7 \]
\[ 5\cdot7 + 12 = 35 + 12 = 47 \checkmark \]Trying values of x in 5x + 12 = 47
| x | 5x + 12 | Equals 47? |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 37 | no |
| 6 | 42 | no |
| 7 | 47 | yes |
| 8 | 52 | no |
| 9 | 57 | no |
Questions
What is x in 5x + 12 = 47?
The solution of 5x + 12 = 47 is x = 7.
How do you solve 5x + 12 = 47?
Subtract 12 from both sides to get 5x = 35, then divide both sides by 5 to get x = 7.
How do I check the answer?
Replace x by 7: 5(7) + 12 = 47, which is 47.