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5x+7=54 how do you do this, im so confused. its 2 equations solving

User Jstuff
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An easy way to do this is to subtract 7 from 54. Take 5x=54 and divide 5 from 54. The answer is 10.8

User Termininja
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subtract 7 from both sides.. like 54-7 that equals 47
5x=47
then you divide by 5 into both sides
x=9.4
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