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What is the solution to this equation? 5(x-3)=21 what does x equal

User Jva
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Answer: 7.2 or 36/5
Explanation: 5(x-3)=21
5x-15=21
5x=36
x=36/5 or 7.2
User Feroz Ahmed
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Answer:7.2

Explanation:

x-3=21/5=4.2

x=4.2+3=7.2

User Turbot
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