Question

Solve for x. 35x+5=45 Enter your answer in the box.

Answer 1

An equation remains true as long as the same operations are done to both sides of the equation. The strategy is to isolate x to get it by itself on one side of the equation.

Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation.

35x + 5 = 45
       - 5      -5
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35x = 40

Now divide 35 from both sides of the equation.

(35x)/35 = 40/35
x = 8/7

Answer 2

35x+5= 45

Subtract 5 on both sides. 

35x=40

Divide both sides by 35. 

x= 8/7 (simplified)

I hope this helps!
~kaikers