13x = 65, Solve for x

Solve 13x = 65

How to solve 13x = 65? Get the answer and stepwise instruction to solve linear equation in one variable 𝒙.

We have 13x = 65

Divide both sides by 13, which is the coefficent of x

Note: if a = b, then a ÷ c = b ÷ c

13x/13 = 65/13

x = 65/13

To simplify, divide both numerator and denominator by 13, which is the GCF of 65 and 13:

x = 5/1 or, x = 5