5x-3=40

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Solution for 5x-3=40 equation:


Simplifying
5x + -3 = 40

Reorder the terms:
-3 + 5x = 40

Solving
-3 + 5x = 40

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '3' to each side of the equation.
-3 + 3 + 5x = 40 + 3

Combine like terms: -3 + 3 = 0
0 + 5x = 40 + 3
5x = 40 + 3

Combine like terms: 40 + 3 = 43
5x = 43

Divide each side by '5'.
x = 8.6

Simplifying
x = 8.6

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