Question

The product of 5 and a number x is 14. What is the value of x? x=1 9/4 x=1 2/0 x=5/4 x=4 3/4

Answer 1

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Explanation:

"The product of 5 and a number x is 14" would be:

`5x=14`

`5x=14\\\\(5x=14)/(5)\\\\ \boxed{x=2 (4)/(5)}` or 2.8

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