Question

Solve 5x = 2 writing your answer as a fraction in its simplest form

Answer 1

x = 2/5

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

5x = 2

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Divide 5 on both sides: x = 2/5

Step 3: Check

Plug in x into the original equation to verify it's a solution.

1. Substitute in x: 5(2/5) = 2
2. Multiply: 2 = 2

Here we see that 2 does indeed equal 2.

∴ x = 2/5 is the solution to the equation.