What is the value of x if 5x+2 - 597 = 0

Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Given the equation:

5x + 2 - 597

Find the value of x.

Solution:

Combine 2 and -597, and transpose the sum on the other side of the equation. Note that when transposing a number, the sign changes.

5x + 2- 597 = 0

5x -595 = 0

5x = 595

Divide both sides by 5 in order to get the value of x.

x =119