Solve 5x + 2 = 32
The solution of 5x + 2 = 32 is x = 6.
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 2 from both sides:
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Divide both sides by 5:
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Check: put x = 6 back into the equation.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 5x + 2 = 32\ \Rightarrow\ x = 6 \]
\[ 5x + 2 = 32 \]
\[ 5x + 2 - 2 = 32 - 2 \ \Rightarrow\ 5x = 30 \]
\[ \frac{5x}{5} = \frac{30}{5} \ \Rightarrow\ x = 6 \]
\[ 5\cdot6 + 2 = 30 + 2 = 32 \checkmark \]Trying values of x in 5x + 2 = 32
| x | 5x + 2 | Equals 32? |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 22 | no |
| 5 | 27 | no |
| 6 | 32 | yes |
| 7 | 37 | no |
| 8 | 42 | no |
Questions
What is x in 5x + 2 = 32?
The solution of 5x + 2 = 32 is x = 6.
How do you solve 5x + 2 = 32?
Subtract 2 from both sides to get 5x = 30, then divide both sides by 5 to get x = 6.
How do I check the answer?
Replace x by 6: 5(6) + 2 = 32, which is 32.