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What value of x will make the equation true? 1/4x - 5 = 2

User Bsyk
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Answer:

28

Explanation:

  1. Add 5 to each side, so it now looks like this: 1/4x = 7
  2. Divide each side by 1/4 to cancel out the 1/4 next to x. It should now look like this: x = 28

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User Chris Porter
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Answer:

28

Explanation:

Step 1:

1/4x - 5 = 2 Equation

Step 2:

1/4x = 7 Add 7 on both sides

Step 3:

x = 7 รท 1/4 Divide

Answer:

x = 28

Hope This Helps :)

User Pierre Michard
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