Answer:
x =23/14
If we want to change it to a mixed number
x = 1 9/14
Explanation:
42x – 5 = 64
Add 5 to each side
42x – 5+5 = 64+5
42x = 69
Divide each side by 42
42x/42 = 69/42
x = 69/42
Divide the top and bottom by 3
x =23/14
If we want to change it to a mixed number
x = 1 9/14