Question

Solve the following equation.

5x+23=53

A) x=5
B) x=6
C) x=1
D) x=7

Answer 1

Answer:

6

Step-by-step explanation:

5×+23= 53

5×+23-23= 53-23

5x=30

30÷5=6

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer is B.

Step-by-step explanation:

The easiest way to solve these is by taking the total number/ 53 and subtracting it by the number you do know/ 23. In this case you would get 30. Then you multiply 5 to get 30. Which is 6.