Question

X - 54 + 32x = 53 find the value of x.

a). 23
b). 3 8/33
c). 25
d). 6 2/17

Answer 1

b). 3 8/33

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
• Subtraction Property of Equality

Algebra I

• Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

x - 54 + 32x = 53

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Combine like terms: 33x - 54 = 53
2. [Addition Property of Equality] Add 52 on both sides: 33x = 107
3. [Division Property of Equality] Divide 33 on both sides: x = 107/33
4. Simplify: x = 3 8/22