Solve 5x + 5 = 20
The solution of 5x + 5 = 20 is x = 3.
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 5 from both sides:
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Divide both sides by 5:
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Check: put x = 3 back into the equation.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 5x + 5 = 20\ \Rightarrow\ x = 3 \]
\[ 5x + 5 = 20 \]
\[ 5x + 5 - 5 = 20 - 5 \ \Rightarrow\ 5x = 15 \]
\[ \frac{5x}{5} = \frac{15}{5} \ \Rightarrow\ x = 3 \]
\[ 5\cdot3 + 5 = 15 + 5 = 20 \checkmark \]Trying values of x in 5x + 5 = 20
| x | 5x + 5 | Equals 20? |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | no |
| 2 | 15 | no |
| 3 | 20 | yes |
| 4 | 25 | no |
| 5 | 30 | no |
Questions
What is x in 5x + 5 = 20?
The solution of 5x + 5 = 20 is x = 3.
How do you solve 5x + 5 = 20?
Subtract 5 from both sides to get 5x = 15, then divide both sides by 5 to get x = 3.
How do I check the answer?
Replace x by 3: 5(3) + 5 = 20, which is 20.