Question

Solve the equation for x. ax+5=13

Answer 1

x =
`(13)/(a)`

Explanation:

given

ax + 5 = 13 ( subtract 5 from both sides )

ax + 5 - 5 = 13 - 5 ( simplify both sides )

ax = 8 ( isolate x by dividing both sides by a )

`(a)/(a)` x =
`(8)/(a)` , that is

x =
`(8)/(a)`