Question

Solve the equation for x:

3x+5=20

Answer 1

x = 5

Explanation:

3x+5=20

Subtract 5 from both sides.

3x=20−5

Subtract 5 from 20 to get 15.

3x=15

Divide both sides by 3.

x= 15/3

​Divide 15 by 3 to get 5.

x=5