Question

An equation is shown : 5x + 3x = 5x + 15/2 what value of 3x makes the equation true?

Answer 1

15/2

Explanation:

Subtract 5x from both sides of the equation to find out.

5x +3x -5x = 5x +15/2 -5x . . . . . . subtract 5x

3x = 15/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . collect terms

The required value of 3x is 15/2.