Solving for X: A Step-by-Step Guide
This article will guide you through solving the equation (x+1)+(x+3)+(x+5)+(x+7)+(x+9)=750 for the value of x.
Simplifying the Equation
First, we need to simplify the left side of the equation by combining like terms:
- x + x + x + x + x = 5x
- 1 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 9 = 25
Now our equation becomes: 5x + 25 = 750
Isolating the Variable
To solve for x, we need to isolate the variable. We can do this by subtracting 25 from both sides of the equation:
- 5x + 25 - 25 = 750 - 25
- 5x = 725
Solving for X
Finally, we divide both sides of the equation by 5 to find the value of x:
- 5x / 5 = 725 / 5
- x = 145