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What is the solution to the equation 5 + 10x = 50?x = 4.5x = 1.5x = 6.5x = 5.5

User Samie Bee
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we have the equation

5 + 10x = 50

solve for x

that means

isolate the variable x

so

step 1

subtract 5 on both sides

5+10x-5=50-5

10x=45

step 2

divide both sides by 10

10x/10=45/10

x=4.5

User Emil Adz
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