Solve 9x + 13 = 139
The solution of 9x + 13 = 139 is x = 14.
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 9:
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Check: put x = 14 back into the equation.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 9x + 13 = 139\ \Rightarrow\ x = 14 \]
\[ 9x + 13 = 139 \]
\[ 9x + 13 - 13 = 139 - 13 \ \Rightarrow\ 9x = 126 \]
\[ \frac{9x}{9} = \frac{126}{9} \ \Rightarrow\ x = 14 \]
\[ 9\cdot14 + 13 = 126 + 13 = 139 \checkmark \]Trying values of x in 9x + 13 = 139
| x | 9x + 13 | Equals 139? |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 121 | no |
| 13 | 130 | no |
| 14 | 139 | yes |
| 15 | 148 | no |
| 16 | 157 | no |
Questions
What is x in 9x + 13 = 139?
The solution of 9x + 13 = 139 is x = 14.
How do you solve 9x + 13 = 139?
Subtract 13 from both sides to get 9x = 126, then divide both sides by 9 to get x = 14.
How do I check the answer?
Replace x by 14: 9(14) + 13 = 139, which is 139.