Question

Solve for x:
5(x + 9) + 16 = 81
X=

Answer 1

x = 4

Explanation:

given the equation

5(x + 9) + 16 = 81 ( subtract 16 from both sides )

5(x + 9) = 65 ( divide both sides by 5 )

`(5)/(5)` (x + 9) =
`(65)/(5)` , that is

x + 9 = 13 ( subtract 9 from both sides )

x = 4