Final answer:
The expression 5 - *x = 54 was simplified by subtracting 5 from both sides and then multiplying by -1 to isolate x, resulting in x = -49. The correct answer, which is not listed in the provided options, is 'None of the above'.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question requires us to simplify the expression 5 - *x = 54. Although the expression seems to contain a typo with the asterisk (*) before the variable x, the intent seems to be to solve for x in the equation 5 - x = 54. We can simplify this equation by moving the variable x to one side and the constants to the other side.
Step 1: Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation to get -x = 54 - 5.
Step 2: Simplify the right side to get -x = 49.
Step 3: Multiply both sides by -1 to solve for x, getting x = -49.
However, none of the answer choices provided (A, B, C, D) match our result of -49. Therefore, the correct answer is E) None of the above.