Find the value of x.
1)
59
(6x + 5)

Is 59 equal to (6x + 5)?

If so than your answer is: x = 9 [The value of x is 9]

Explanation:

Given 59 = (6x + 5), x is the value that makes 59 = 59.

Therefore:

59 = (6x + 5)

*given*

59 =(6x + 5)

-5 -5

*subtraction property of equality*

54 = 6x

÷6 ÷6

*division property of equality*

9 = x

x = 9

*symmetric property of equality*

To check just substitute, simplify, and make sure 59 = 59:

x = 9 → 59 = (6x + 5) → 59 = (6(9) + 5) → 59 = (54 + 5) → 59 = 59