11.6k views
10 votes
5x−4=16
what do i do

1 Answer

8 votes

Answer:

x=4

Explanation:

5x-4=16

5x-4+4=16+4 add 4 to each side

5x=20 simplify

5x/5=20/5 divide each side by 5

x=4 simplify

User Leebrandt
by
3.4k points