Question

List the steps to solve the following equation: 5x - 6 = 44. Then solve for x.List the steps to solve the following equation:

5x - 6 = 44. Then solve for x.

Answer 1

5x - 6 = 44

x = 10

Explanation:

5x - 6 = 44

5x = 44 + 6

5x = 50

x = 50/5 (50 ÷ 5)

x = 10

Answer 2

5x -6 = 44
+6 +6
=50
5x=50
5/50=10
x=10