Question

5(x-1)=23 solve the equation

Answer 1

Answer: 28/5 or 5.6

Explanation:

5(x-1) = 23 Distribute on the left side

5x - 5 = 23 Add 5 to both sides

+5 +5

5x = 28 Divide both sides by 5

x = 28/5

Answer 2

x = 28/5

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtract Property of Equality

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

5(x - 1) = 23

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Divide 5 on both sides: x - 1 = 23/5
2. Add 1 to both sides: x = 28/5

Step 3: Check

Plug in x into the original equation to verify it's a solution.

1. Substitute in x: 5(28/5 - 1) = 23
2. (Parenthesis) Subtract: 5(23/5) = 23
3. Multiply: 23 = 23

Here we see that 23 does indeed equal 23.

∴ x = 28/5 is the solution to the equation.