6x = 30, Solve for x

Solve 6x = 30

How to solve 6x = 30? Get the answer and stepwise instruction to solve linear equation in one variable 𝒙.

We have 6x = 30

Divide both sides by 6, which is the coefficent of x

Note: if a = b, then a ÷ c = b ÷ c

6x/6 = 30/6

x = 30/6

To simplify, divide both numerator and denominator by 6, which is the GCF of 30 and 6:

x = 5/1 or, x = 5