Solve 5x + 3 = 38
The solution of 5x + 3 = 38 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 3 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
\[ 5x + 3 = 38\ \Rightarrow\ x = 7 \]
\[ 5x + 3 = 38 \]
\[ 5x + 3 - 3 = 38 - 3 \ \Rightarrow\ 5x = 35 \]
\[ \frac{5x}{5} = \frac{35}{5} \ \Rightarrow\ x = 7 \]
\[ 5\cdot7 + 3 = 35 + 3 = 38 \checkmark \]Trying values of x in 5x + 3 = 38
| x | 5x + 3 | Equals 38? |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 28 | no |
| 6 | 33 | no |
| 7 | 38 | yes |
| 8 | 43 | no |
| 9 | 48 | no |
Questions
What is x in 5x + 3 = 38?
The solution of 5x + 3 = 38 is x = 7.
How do you solve 5x + 3 = 38?
Subtract 3 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) + 3 = 38, which is 38.