Question

solve the following equation:
(a) 5=24 - ( x - 18x + 36)

Answer 1

5 = 24 - (x - 18x + 36)

Flip the equation around for easier calculations.

24 - (x- 18x + 36) = 5

Subtract 18x from x:

24 - (-17x + 36) = 5

Open the bracket:

24 + 17x - 36 = 5

Subtract 36 from 24:

17x - 12 = 5

Move the 12 over to the 5:

17x = 5 + 12

17x = 17

Solve the equation with division:

x = 17 ÷ 17 which will give you 1.

Hence, x = 1.