ax + 1 = 2x + 26
what must be the value of a if x = 5
To solve this, we have to substiture the value of x into the equation and then solvw for the value of a.
ax + 1 = 2x + 26
a (5) + 1 = 2 (5) + 26
5a + 1 = 10 + 26
5a = 10 + 26 -1
5a = 35
a = 35/ 5
a = 7
Answer : (3) 7
