Solve this equation 40 = 5(7 + x)

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Vinit Shandilya asked Aug 5, 2023

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Solve this equation
40 = 5(7 + x)

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Vinit Shandilya asked Aug 5, 2023

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40= 5(7+x)
first, distribute the 5 to the numbers in the parentheses.
40=35+5x
then, since 35 is positive, subtract it from 40.
5=5x
divide.
x=1

Jerdine Sabio answered Aug 6, 2023

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X=1
I think it’s this

Nimrod answered Aug 10, 2023

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