Question

An equation is shown.
30+12=x(5+2)
What’s factor (x) is missing from the equation

Answer 1

30+12=x(5+2)

or,42=7x

or,x=42÷7

So,x= 6

Answer 2

Answer: x = 6

Explanation:

30 + 12 = x (5 + 2)

x (5 + 2) = 30 + 12

x (7) = 42

7x = 42

Divide both sides by 7

x = 6