Pre-Algebra Examples
x+4x=2+3
Step 1
Add x and 4x.
5x=2+3
Step 2
Add 2 and 3.
5x=5
Step 3
Step 3.1
Divide each term in 5x=5 by 5.
5x5=55
Step 3.2
Simplify the left side.
Step 3.2.1
Cancel the common factor of 5.
Step 3.2.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
5x5=55
Step 3.2.1.2
Divide x by 1.
x=55
x=55
x=55
Step 3.3
Simplify the right side.
Step 3.3.1
Divide 5 by 5.
x=1
x=1
x=1