Question

Solve for x. 5x+9=24

Answer 1

Answer:

$5x = 24 - 9 \\ 5x = 15 \\ x = \frac{15}{5} \\ x = 3$

Answer 2

Answer:  x=3

Step-by-step explanation:

5x+9 =24   subtract 9 from both sides

    -9    -9

5x = 15    Divide both sides by 5

x = 3