what is 5x+7=32

Question

i ma trying to work this out but i cant????

Answer 1

Algebraic Equation: 5x+7=32

 

The objective is to get the X by itself. 

 

Treat the "5x" as one number first.

 

1. Subtract both sides of the equal sign by 7. Basically, you are moving 7 to the other side and just changing the sign. The 7 was + before, and now it is a - because it was moved over.

 

2. Now you have 5x=32-7. Simplify the equation further into 5x=25.

 

3. Remember the end goal to algebraic equations is to isolate the x, so just divide both sides by 5. 

 

4. Answer: x = 5

Answer 2

5x+7=32

 

Subtract 7 from both sides:

5x = 32 - 7 = 25

 

5x = 25

 

Divide both sides by 5:

 

x = 5