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What is the unknown factor? 2x5=5x?

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Answer:

The unknown factor is , 2


2 * 5 = 5 * 2

Explanation:

Let the unknown factor be y;


2 * 5 = 5 * y

Solve for y:


10 = 5y

Divide both sides by 5 we get;


(10)/(5) =(5y)/(5)

Simplify:


y = 2

Therefore, the unknown factor is, 2


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