Solve 5x + 7 = 22
The solution of 5x + 7 = 22 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 7 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
\[ 5x + 7 = 22\ \Rightarrow\ x = 3 \]
\[ 5x + 7 = 22 \]
\[ 5x + 7 - 7 = 22 - 7 \ \Rightarrow\ 5x = 15 \]
\[ \frac{5x}{5} = \frac{15}{5} \ \Rightarrow\ x = 3 \]
\[ 5\cdot3 + 7 = 15 + 7 = 22 \checkmark \]Trying values of x in 5x + 7 = 22
| x | 5x + 7 | Equals 22? |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | no |
| 2 | 17 | no |
| 3 | 22 | yes |
| 4 | 27 | no |
| 5 | 32 | no |
Questions
What is x in 5x + 7 = 22?
The solution of 5x + 7 = 22 is x = 3.
How do you solve 5x + 7 = 22?
Subtract 7 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) + 7 = 22, which is 22.