Question

$5x-15=10$, solve for $x$

• A. True
• B. False
• C. 4
• D. 1

Answer 1

The correct option is B

False

Given: $5x-15=10$

This can be intepreted as 15 less than five times a number gives 10.

$\Rightarrow$ $x=(10+15)÷5$

$\Rightarrow$ $x=25÷5$

$\Rightarrow$ $x=5$