Question

5(2x + 1) = 50 what is x

Answer 1

4.5

Explanation:

multiply inside the brackets

5 × 2x = 10x, 5 × 1 = 5

10x + 5 = 50

subtract 5 on both sides (50 - 5 = 45) to give

10x = 45

divide 10 on both sides

45 ÷ 10 = 4.5, so x = 4.5