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

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Given the equation:


(x)/(5)+7=16

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}

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