Question

Find the solution of the equation $\frac{5x+1}{2}=23$.

• A. x = 7
• B. x = 8
• C. x = 9
• D. x = 10

Answer 1

The correct option is C x = 9

Given: $\frac{5x+1}{2}=23$
$⟹$ $5x+1=23\times 2$
$⟹$ $5x+1=46$
$⟹$ $5x=46-1$
$⟹$ $5x=45$
Divide both the sides by 5
$⟹$ $x=9$