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Solve for X
5+7x=40

User Kyobul
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11 votes

Answer:

5

Explanation:

User Novikov
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Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

To solve, first subtract 5 from each side:

5 + 7x = 40

7x = 35

Then divide each side by 7:

x = 5