Question

5x + 5 = x + 45

PLEASE HELP

Answer 1

`5x+5=x+45`

We'd rather not have x on both sides of the equation when trying to solve this. To eliminate the x on the right side, subtract both sides by x.


`5x+5-x=x+45-x`

`4x+5=45`

Let's get eliminate the "5" on the left side. Subtract both sides by 5.


`4x+5-5=45-5`

`4x=40`

To finish this, divide both sides by 4.


`4x / 4=40 / 4`

`x=10`

That is the answer. Hope this helps! :)