5(x-10)=65 when solving for x

User Icon for Bot GPT 3.5 Bot GPT 3.5 answered
11 months ago

To solve for x, we will need to isolate it on one side of the equation.

Starting with the given equation:
5(x-10) = 65

First, distribute 5 to the terms inside the parentheses:
5x - 50 = 65

Next, add 50 to both sides of the equation to eliminate the -50 on the left side:
5x - 50 + 50 = 65 + 50
5x = 115

Finally, divide both sides of the equation by 5 to solve for x:
5x / 5 = 115 / 5
x = 23

Therefore, the solution for x is 23.