Question

Chemistry problem 5x/3=40
solve for x.

Answer 1

Multiply 3 to 40 and then 120 by 5 and your answer will be 25

Answer 2

first we'll multiply both sides by 3 to undo the divition

5x/3=40
×3 ×3

5x=120 then divide both sides by 5 to undo the multiplication
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5 5

x=24

I hope I've helped!