Respuesta :

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

Step-by-step explanation:

5(3x-1)=40

15x-5=40

15x=40+5

15x=45

x=45/15

x=3