Solve 8x + 13 = 173
The solution of 8x + 13 = 173 is x = 20.
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 13 from both sides:
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Divide both sides by 8:
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Check: put x = 20 back into the equation.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 8x + 13 = 173\ \Rightarrow\ x = 20 \]
\[ 8x + 13 = 173 \]
\[ 8x + 13 - 13 = 173 - 13 \ \Rightarrow\ 8x = 160 \]
\[ \frac{8x}{8} = \frac{160}{8} \ \Rightarrow\ x = 20 \]
\[ 8\cdot20 + 13 = 160 + 13 = 173 \checkmark \]Trying values of x in 8x + 13 = 173
| x | 8x + 13 | Equals 173? |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | 157 | no |
| 19 | 165 | no |
| 20 | 173 | yes |
| 21 | 181 | no |
| 22 | 189 | no |
Questions
What is x in 8x + 13 = 173?
The solution of 8x + 13 = 173 is x = 20.
How do you solve 8x + 13 = 173?
Subtract 13 from both sides to get 8x = 160, then divide both sides by 8 to get x = 20.
How do I check the answer?
Replace x by 20: 8(20) + 13 = 173, which is 173.