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Solve this problem:
5X +8 = 53

User Statikuz
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Answer:

X=9

Explanation:

5X+8=53

To solve this we need to make X the subject of the equation that means X should be alone on one side of the equation. Taking the following steps

5X=53-8

5X=45

X=45/5

X=9

User Tree Nguyen
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5X + 8 = 53

5X = 53 - 8

X = 45 / 5

X = 9

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