How do you solve 1527=5x?

2 Answers
Jan 9, 2018

x=9

Explanation:

1527=5x

Cross Multiply

15x=5(27)

Divide Both Sides by 15

x=5(27)15

then since 15=5(3) we can say

x=5(27)5(3)=273=9

Jan 9, 2018

x=9

Explanation:

You first multiply both numbers so that the numerators are the same, so you multiply 5x by 3 to turn the equation into 1527=153x. Now you can remove the 15's from the equation to get 27=3x. You divide both sides by 3 to get 9=x. Thus, x is 9.