Question

5x - 4 = 21
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Answer 1

Answer: x = 5

Explanation:

In order to solve for x, isolate it on one side.

Given equation:

`\star\quad\bf{5x-4=21}`

Add 4 to both sides:

`\star\quad\bf{5x=25}`

Divide both sides by 5:

`\star\quad\bf{x=5}`

Therefore, x = 5.

Answer 2

x = 5

Explanation:

1) First add 4 which gives us 5x = 25

2) Divide each side by 5 giving us x = 5

3) There's your answers: x = 5

Hope this simple and small explanation helps you out! :D