Question

Solve the equation for x.
1/3(x+5)=k

Answer 1

1/3(x + 5) = k ----distribute through the parenthesis
1/3x + 5/3 = k --- subtract 5/3 from both sides
1/3x = k - 5/3 -- divide by 1/3
x = (k - 5/3)/(1/3)
x = k/(1/3) - (5/3)/(1/3)
x = k*3/1 - 5/3*3/1
x = 3k - 5

Answer 2

or easy way

1
--(x+5)= k cross multiplie
3

x+5=3k

x=3k-5