Solve 6x + 5 = 23
The solution of 6x + 5 = 23 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 6:
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Check: put x = 3 back into the equation.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 6x + 5 = 23\ \Rightarrow\ x = 3 \]
\[ 6x + 5 = 23 \]
\[ 6x + 5 - 5 = 23 - 5 \ \Rightarrow\ 6x = 18 \]
\[ \frac{6x}{6} = \frac{18}{6} \ \Rightarrow\ x = 3 \]
\[ 6\cdot3 + 5 = 18 + 5 = 23 \checkmark \]Trying values of x in 6x + 5 = 23
| x | 6x + 5 | Equals 23? |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | no |
| 2 | 17 | no |
| 3 | 23 | yes |
| 4 | 29 | no |
| 5 | 35 | no |
Questions
What is x in 6x + 5 = 23?
The solution of 6x + 5 = 23 is x = 3.
How do you solve 6x + 5 = 23?
Subtract 5 from both sides to get 6x = 18, then divide both sides by 6 to get x = 3.
How do I check the answer?
Replace x by 3: 6(3) + 5 = 23, which is 23.