Question

Solve for x.

X-6
___ =5
3

Answer 1

x = 21

Explanation:

(x-6) /3 = 5

Multiply each side by 3

(x-6) /3 * 3 = 5*3

x-6 = 15

Add 6 to each side

x-6+6 = 15+6

x = 21