Question

X/5-1=10

what is x in this equation?

Answer 1

x = 55

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtract Property of Equality

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

x/5 - 1 = 10

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Add 1 to both sides: x/5 = 11
2. Multiply 5 on both sides: x = 55