Solve 7x + 6 = 139
The solution of 7x + 6 = 139 is x = 19.
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 7:
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Check: put x = 19 back into the equation.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 7x + 6 = 139\ \Rightarrow\ x = 19 \]
\[ 7x + 6 = 139 \]
\[ 7x + 6 - 6 = 139 - 6 \ \Rightarrow\ 7x = 133 \]
\[ \frac{7x}{7} = \frac{133}{7} \ \Rightarrow\ x = 19 \]
\[ 7\cdot19 + 6 = 133 + 6 = 139 \checkmark \]Trying values of x in 7x + 6 = 139
| x | 7x + 6 | Equals 139? |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | 125 | no |
| 18 | 132 | no |
| 19 | 139 | yes |
| 20 | 146 | no |
| 21 | 153 | no |
Questions
What is x in 7x + 6 = 139?
The solution of 7x + 6 = 139 is x = 19.
How do you solve 7x + 6 = 139?
Subtract 6 from both sides to get 7x = 133, then divide both sides by 7 to get x = 19.
How do I check the answer?
Replace x by 19: 7(19) + 6 = 139, which is 139.