Solve the following equation
5x-9=31
Solve for x
5x - 9 = 31
Divide each side by 5
| 5x | |
| 5 |
| = |
| -9 |
| 5 |
Group constants
Group our constants -9 and 31.
add 9 to both sides
5x - 9 + 9 = 31 + 9
Cancel 9 on the left side:
5x = 40
Divide each side of the equation by 5
| 5x | |
| 5 |
| = |
| 40 |
| 5 |
x = 8
Final Answer
x = 8
