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How is the following best solved? 265=R(5)

User Salyh
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Answer: Divide by 5.


Explanation:

265 divided by 5 is 53

User Sashika
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Answer: R = 53

Explanation:

265=R(5)

To solve further, we open the bracket by multiplying 5 by R. This will be 5 × R = 5R

265 = 5R

Then divide the left hand side and right hand side by 5 since it's a common factor.

265/5 = 5R/5

53 = R

R = 53.

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