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5(x - 1) What is the value of the expression when x = 5

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Answer:

20

Explanation:

5(x-1)

Replace x with its value.

5(5-1)

Solve parenthesis first.

5(4)

Multiply.( multiply 5 times 4)

20

User Jatin Sanghvi
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I believe it is 20 because you would put 5 in the problem for X and then you would do (5-1) to get 4 then you would multiply 5 and the 4 to get 20
User Latkin
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