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5x = 40 what does the x going to equal

User Jawache
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start by diving 5 from each side so you are lrft with x on the left side, 40/5=8. now our equation is x=8 and that's the answer!

User Cecchi
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Answer:


x=8

Explanation:

Given the following question:


5x=40

When solving one-step equations, you need to remember we are trying to isolate the variable. In this case to isolate the variable we need to divide both sides by 5.


5x=40

5x/5=x

40/5=8

x=8

Which means the value of x will be "8."

Hope this helps.

User Shahin Mahmud
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