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885 = 5(x + 19)
what is x?

2 Answers

5 votes

Answer: x=158

Explanation:

Isolate the variable by dividing each side by factors that don't contain the variable.

User Sandi
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Answer:

x = 158

Explanation:

Given

885 = 5(x + 19) ← divide both sides by 5

177 = x + 19 ( subtract 19 from both sides )

158 = x

User Adarsh Wase
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