.15(38.85)=x

Solution for .15(38.85)=x equation:

Simplifying
0.15(38.85) = x

Multiply 0.15 * 38.85
5.8275 = x

Solving
5.8275 = x

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-1x' to each side of the equation.
5.8275 + -1x = x + -1x

Combine like terms: x + -1x = 0
5.8275 + -1x = 0

Add '-5.8275' to each side of the equation.
5.8275 + -5.8275 + -1x = 0 + -5.8275

Combine like terms: 5.8275 + -5.8275 = 0.0000
0.0000 + -1x = 0 + -5.8275
-1x = 0 + -5.8275

Combine like terms: 0 + -5.8275 = -5.8275
-1x = -5.8275

Divide each side by '-1'.
x = 5.8275

Simplifying
x = 5.8275