Question

Solve for x: 5x + 15 = 28

Answer 1

Answer:

The steps are as follows...

5x = 28 - 15

5x = 13

x = 13 / 5

x = 2.6

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Simplifying (5x + 15) = 28

Reorder the terms: (15 + 5x) = 28

Remove parenthesis around (15 + 5x) 15 + 5x = 28

Solving 15 + 5x = 28

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-15' to each side of the equation.

15 + -15 + 5x = 28 + -15

Combine like terms:

15 + -15 = 0 0 + 5x = 28 + -15 5x = 28

-15 Combine like terms: 28 + -15 = 13 5x = 13

Divide each side by '5'. x = 2.6 Simplifying x = 2.6