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What do we do to both sides of this equation to solve?

5x=20

Question 3 options:

Add 5 to both sides


Subtract 5 from both sides


Multiply both sides by 5


Divide both sides by 5

User Sagar Raj
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Hello there! :)

Answer:

Divide both sides by 5

Explanation:

we are given an equation 5x=20.

First, Add 20 to both sides


\boxed{x=(20)/(5) }

Then, Divide both sides by 5.


\boxed{x=4}

Divide 20 by 5 to get 4.

And there you go Our answer is Divide by sides by 5.

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