Solve the following equation
5x+3=73
Solve for x
5x + 3 = 73
Divide each side by 5
| 5x | |
| 5 |
| = |
| 3 |
| 5 |
Group constants
Group our constants 3 and 73.
subtract 3 from both sides
5x + 3 - 3 = 73 - 3
Cancel 3 on the left side:
5x = 70
Divide each side of the equation by 5
| 5x | |
| 5 |
| = |
| 70 |
| 5 |
x = 14
Final Answer
x = 14
