5x + 7 = 42
The goal here is to isolate the 'x'. First, subtract 7 from both sides.
5x + 7 - 7 = 42 - 7
5x = 35
Divide by 5
5x/5 = 35/5
x = 7
The answer is 7.
5x + 7 = 42
The goal here is to isolate the 'x'. First, subtract 7 from both sides.
5x + 7 - 7 = 42 - 7
5x = 35
Divide by 5
5x/5 = 35/5
x = 7
The answer is 7.