How do you solve #5x + 5> 15#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-05-31T19:52:28

#x >2#

#5x + 5 > 15#

Firstly, subtract #5# from both sides;

#5x + 5 - 5 >15 - 5#

Secondly, simplify;

#5x + 0 > 10#

#5x > 10#

Thirdly, divide both sides by the coefficient of #x#

#(5x)/5 > 10/5#

#(cancel5x)/cancel5 > 10/5#

#x > 10/5#

#x >2#