Solve 5x + 15 = 40
The solution of 5x + 15 = 40 is x = 5.
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 15 from both sides:
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Divide both sides by 5:
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Check: put x = 5 back into the equation.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 5x + 15 = 40\ \Rightarrow\ x = 5 \]
\[ 5x + 15 = 40 \]
\[ 5x + 15 - 15 = 40 - 15 \ \Rightarrow\ 5x = 25 \]
\[ \frac{5x}{5} = \frac{25}{5} \ \Rightarrow\ x = 5 \]
\[ 5\cdot5 + 15 = 25 + 15 = 40 \checkmark \]Trying values of x in 5x + 15 = 40
| x | 5x + 15 | Equals 40? |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 30 | no |
| 4 | 35 | no |
| 5 | 40 | yes |
| 6 | 45 | no |
| 7 | 50 | no |
Questions
What is x in 5x + 15 = 40?
The solution of 5x + 15 = 40 is x = 5.
How do you solve 5x + 15 = 40?
Subtract 15 from both sides to get 5x = 25, then divide both sides by 5 to get x = 5.
How do I check the answer?
Replace x by 5: 5(5) + 15 = 40, which is 40.