If 5 4, − = x then x = A. −21 B. −11 C. 1 D. 11

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If 5 4, − = x then x =
A. −21
B. −11
C. 1
D. 11

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5 - x = 4
Subtract x from both sides.
5 - x + x = 4 + x
5 = 4 + x
Subtract 4 from both sides.
5 - 4 = 4 + x - 4
Hence, the answer:

x = 1

Karansardana answered Mar 5, 2018

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