Question

Solve for x 5x+15=40

Answer 1

`\displaystyle x=5`

Explanation:

`5x+15=40`

Subtract 15 on both sides of the equation.

`5x+15-15=40-15`

`5x=40-15`

`5x=25`

Divide 5 into both sides of the equation.

`\displaystyle (5x)/(5) =(25)/(5)`

`\displaystyle x=5`

Answer 2

Answer: x=5

Explanation:

`5x+15=40\\`

subtract 15 on both sides

5x=25

divide 5 on both sides

x=5