Question

5x-2=18

Solve the following and check your answer

Answer 1

Answer:

4

Step-by-step explanation:

5x - 2=18

5x = 18+2

5x = 20

x = 20÷5

x = 4

Answer 2

Answer:

X =4

Step-by-step explanation:

5x - 2 =18

I used trial and error method so first I used no. 4

$5 \times 4 - 2$

5 and 4 in bracket

5x4 =20

20 - 2=18

Complete Equation

(5*x) - 2 =18

X=4