Question

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

Answer 1

Answer: Divide by 5.

Explanation:

265 divided by 5 is 53

Answer 2

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.