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80 is divide by the product of 5 and x.if the result is four.find x​

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Answer:

x = 4

Explanation:

Translate the word problem into an equation


(80)/(5x) = 4

Solve for x

1.) Multiply both sides by 5x

80 = 20x

2.) Divide both sides by 20

4 = x

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