Solve 5x + 3 = 13
The solution of 5x + 3 = 13 is x = 2.
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 3 from both sides:
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Divide both sides by 5:
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Check: put x = 2 back into the equation.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 5x + 3 = 13\ \Rightarrow\ x = 2 \]
\[ 5x + 3 = 13 \]
\[ 5x + 3 - 3 = 13 - 3 \ \Rightarrow\ 5x = 10 \]
\[ \frac{5x}{5} = \frac{10}{5} \ \Rightarrow\ x = 2 \]
\[ 5\cdot2 + 3 = 10 + 3 = 13 \checkmark \]Trying values of x in 5x + 3 = 13
| x | 5x + 3 | Equals 13? |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | no |
| 1 | 8 | no |
| 2 | 13 | yes |
| 3 | 18 | no |
| 4 | 23 | no |
Questions
What is x in 5x + 3 = 13?
The solution of 5x + 3 = 13 is x = 2.
How do you solve 5x + 3 = 13?
Subtract 3 from both sides to get 5x = 10, then divide both sides by 5 to get x = 2.
How do I check the answer?
Replace x by 2: 5(2) + 3 = 13, which is 13.