Question

5x + 5 = x + 45 PLEASE HELP

Answer 1

$5x+5=x+45$

We'd rather not have x on both sides of the equation when trying to solve this. To eliminate the x on the right side, subtract both sides by x.

$5x+5-x=x+45-x$
$4x+5=45$

Let's get eliminate the "5" on the left side. Subtract both sides by 5.

$4x+5-5=45-5$
$4x=40$

To finish this, divide both sides by 4.

$4x \div 4=40 \div 4$
$x=10$

That is the answer. Hope this helps! :)