Solve 5x + 9 = 74
The solution of 5x + 9 = 74 is x = 13.
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 9 from both sides:
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Divide both sides by 5:
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Check: put x = 13 back into the equation.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 5x + 9 = 74\ \Rightarrow\ x = 13 \]
\[ 5x + 9 = 74 \]
\[ 5x + 9 - 9 = 74 - 9 \ \Rightarrow\ 5x = 65 \]
\[ \frac{5x}{5} = \frac{65}{5} \ \Rightarrow\ x = 13 \]
\[ 5\cdot13 + 9 = 65 + 9 = 74 \checkmark \]Trying values of x in 5x + 9 = 74
| x | 5x + 9 | Equals 74? |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 64 | no |
| 12 | 69 | no |
| 13 | 74 | yes |
| 14 | 79 | no |
| 15 | 84 | no |
Questions
What is x in 5x + 9 = 74?
The solution of 5x + 9 = 74 is x = 13.
How do you solve 5x + 9 = 74?
Subtract 9 from both sides to get 5x = 65, then divide both sides by 5 to get x = 13.
How do I check the answer?
Replace x by 13: 5(13) + 9 = 74, which is 74.