Question

$$5(x-4)=145$$

Answer

x=33

Solution


Divide both sides by \(5\).
\[x-4=\frac{145}{5}\]
Simplify  \(\frac{145}{5}\)  to  \(29\).
\[x-4=29\]
Add \(4\) to both sides.
\[x=29+4\]
Simplify  \(29+4\)  to  \(33\).
\[x=33\]