Question

Solve for x. 20x + 5 =5x+65

Answer 1

x = 4

Explanation:

subtract 5 from all sides

20x+5-5=5x+65-5

simplify

20x=5x+60

subtract 5x from both sides

20x-5x=5x+60-5x

simplify again

15x=60

Divide both sides by 15

15x/5 = 60/15

lastly simplify to get your answer of

x = 4