Question

Solve for x 5x+7=91-17

Answer 1

x = 67/5

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

Algebra I

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtraction Property of Equality

Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify.

5x + 7 = 91 - 17

Step 2: Solve for x

1. [Order of Operations] Simplify: 5x + 7 = 74
2. [Subtraction Property of Equality] Subtract 7 on both sides: 5x = 67
3. [Division Property of Equality] Divide 5 on both sides: x = 67/5