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5x + 5 (3) = 55

What is the answer to this equation. I'm on a account of my cousin's. I'm in 6th grade.

User Mark Madej
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Answer:

8

Explanation:

Step 1:

5x + 5 ( 3 ) = 55 Equation

Step 2:

5x + 15 = 55 Multiply

Step 3:

5x = 40 Subtract 15 on both sides

Step 4:

x = 40 รท 5 Divide

Answer:

x = 8

Hope This Helps :)

User Lagbox
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Answer:

x = 8 :)

Explanation:

5x + 5(3) = 55

5x + 15 = 55

5x = 40

40/5 = 8x = 8

User David Munsa
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