Question

What is the value of x in the following equation? 5(x + 3) = 30x

Answer 1

3/5

Explanation:

5(x+3)= 30x [

or,

(5×x)+(5×3)= 30x

or,

5x+15= 30x

or,

5x+15-5x= 30x-5x [The result or root of the equation remains same . if we multiply, divide, add or subtract any . number from each side of the equation]

or,

15= 25x

or,

15/25= x

or,

3/5= x

So, the value of x is 3/5

Answer 2

x= 3/5

Explanation:

5(x+3)=30x

5x+15=30x

-5x -5x

15=25x

x= 3/5