Solve 6x + 6 = 36
The solution of 6x + 6 = 36 is x = 5.
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 6 from both sides:
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Divide both sides by 6:
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Check: put x = 5 back into the equation.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 6x + 6 = 36\ \Rightarrow\ x = 5 \]
\[ 6x + 6 = 36 \]
\[ 6x + 6 - 6 = 36 - 6 \ \Rightarrow\ 6x = 30 \]
\[ \frac{6x}{6} = \frac{30}{6} \ \Rightarrow\ x = 5 \]
\[ 6\cdot5 + 6 = 30 + 6 = 36 \checkmark \]Trying values of x in 6x + 6 = 36
| x | 6x + 6 | Equals 36? |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 24 | no |
| 4 | 30 | no |
| 5 | 36 | yes |
| 6 | 42 | no |
| 7 | 48 | no |
Questions
What is x in 6x + 6 = 36?
The solution of 6x + 6 = 36 is x = 5.
How do you solve 6x + 6 = 36?
Subtract 6 from both sides to get 6x = 30, then divide both sides by 6 to get x = 5.
How do I check the answer?
Replace x by 5: 6(5) + 6 = 36, which is 36.