Question

What is the solution to the equation? 36x-20=160

Answer 1

x=5

Explanation:

36x-20=160

first, find the value of x

add 20 from both sides

36x-20=160

+20 +20

36x=180

then, divide 36 from both sides to get x by itself

36x/36=140/36

x=5

now, plug x into the equation to check your work

36(5)-20=160

multiply 36 and 5

180-20=160

subtract 20 from 180

180-20=160

Answer 2

36x - 20 = 160
+ 20 + 20
36x = 180
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36 36

ANSWER: x = 5