Question

How would the one-step equation x/5 = 5 be solved?

Multiply both sides by 1/5


Multiply both sides by the reciprocal of 1/5


Divide 5 by both sides


Divide one side by 5

Answer 1

2nd option

Explanation:

Given

`(x)/(5)` = 5 ( multiply both sides by 5, the reciprocal of
`(1)/(5)` to clear the fraction )

x = 25

Answer 2

Multiply both sides by the reciprocal of 1/5