Question

18 = 40 - 3x 6.
$18 = 40 - 3x$
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Answer 1

Answer:

Q. Evaluate the value of x »  

18 = 40 - 3x  

⇒ 40 - 3x = 18  

⇒ - 3x = 18 - 40  

⇒ - 3x = - 22  

⇒ 3x = 22  

⇒ x = 22 / 3 ≈ 7.33...  

Hence, the value of x = 22 / 3  

Some things to know »  

❖ Transposition » The process of transferring a number from one side to another side and change it's sign.

e.g.  

a - b = c ⇒ a = c + b

Step-by-step explanation: