Question

What is the solution to the equation 5x = 80?
A. 14
B. 16
C. 30
D. 400

Answer 1

16

Explanation:

1. divide both sides of the equation by the same term (5x/5 80/5)

3. cancel terms thatbare in both the numerator and denominator

4. divide the numbers x = 80/5

5. simplify (x = 16)

Answer 2

B, 16

Explanation:

5x = 80

x = 16