Answer: 3
Step-by-step explanation:
Distribute the 5: 15x-5=40
Add 5 from both sides: 15x=45
Divide 15 by both sides: 3
Answer:
a-3
5(3x-1)=40
15x-5=40
15x=40+5
15x=45
x=45/15
x=3
