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Solve for x. 5x/7 - 5 = 50

User Emma Thapa
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Answer:

x = 77

Explanation:

Solve for x:

5x/7 - 5 = 50

5x/7 -5 (+5) = 50 (+5)

5x/7 = 55

5x/7 (*7) = 55 (*7)

5x = 385

5x (÷5) = 385 (÷5)

x = 77

User Paulodiovani
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Answer:

solution,

5x/7-5=50

5x-35=50

5x=50-35

5x=15

x=15/5

x=3.

User Summoner
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