Question

Which situation can be modeled using the equation 5x+3=27

Answer 1

x=4.8

Explanation:

5x+3=27

-3 -3

5x=24

/5 /5

x = 4.8

Answer 2

Sam has 27 pencils. He has 3 loose pencils and 5 packs of pencils with x pencils in each pack.

Explanation: