5x = 15, Solve for x

Solve 5x = 15

How to solve 5x = 15? Get the answer and stepwise instruction to solve linear equation in one variable 𝒙.

We have 5x = 15

Divide both sides by 5, which is the coefficent of x

Note: if a = b, then a ÷ c = b ÷ c

5x/5 = 15/5

x = 15/5

To simplify, divide both numerator and denominator by 5, which is the GCF of 15 and 5:

x = 3/1 or, x = 3