What is the difference between solving this equation: x - 4 = 17 AND this equation : 5x - 1 = 24 ?

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Surftijmen · Answer 1 · 2022-12-08T09:05:47+0000

Answer: See explanation

Explanation:

x - 4 = 17

Collect like terms to get the value of x

x = 17 + 4

x = 21

5x - 1 = 24

Collect like terms to get the value of x

5x = 24 + 1

5x = 25

Divide both side by 5

5x/5 = 25/5

x = 25/5

x = 5