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Luis and Victor were both trying to solve the equation 5x = 20. Luis multiplied both sides of the equation by the reciprocal of 5. Victor divided both sides of the equation by 5. Who solved the equation correctly?

A.
Only Luis

B.
Only Victor

C.
Both Luis and Victor

D.
Neither Luis or Victor

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Answer: B

Step-by-step explanation:

20 divided by 5 =4 and 5x4=20

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