Solving two step equations with integers x/5 + 7 =16

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Given the equation:

Subtract 7 from both sides

$\begin{gathered} (x)/(5)+7-7=16-7 \\ (x)/(5)=9 \end{gathered}$

Multiply both sides by 5

$\begin{gathered} 5\cdot(x)/(5)=5\cdot9 \\ x=45 \end{gathered}$

Leo Arad answered Jan 12, 2023

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