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Help Plzz 40 points!! Solve

5= 1/5x -3

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User Circle B
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Hello! :)

Answer:


\boxed{x=40}

*The answer must have a POSITIVE sign!*

Explanation:

First, you switch sides of an equation.


(1)/(5)x-3=5

Then, you add by 3 from both sides of an equation.


(1)/(5)x-3+3=5+3

Add by the number from left/right.


5+3=8


(1)/(5)x=8

Multiply by 5 both sides.


5*(1)/(5)x=8*5

Multiply by the numbers.

8*5=40

x=40

Hope this helps!

User Necreaux
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Answer:

x = 40

Explanation:

5= 1/5x -3

Add 3 to each side

5+3= 1/5x -3+3

8 = 1/5x

Multiply by 5 to isolate x

5*8 = 1/5x *5

40 =x

User Mike Buss
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