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32=27+5x solve for x

User Bjw
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Answer:

x=1

Step-by-step explanation:

1) subtract

32-27=27-27 +5x

2) 5 = 5x

3) divide by 5

4) x = 1

User Fazzolini
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Answer:

x = 1

Step-by-step explanation:

32=27+5x

  • Simplify both sides of the equation.

32=5x+27

Flip the equation.

5x+27=32

  • Subtract 27 from both sides.

5x+27−27=32−27

5x=5

  • Divide both sides by 5.

5x/5 = 5/5

x = 1

User Dmitry Ognev
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