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In the equation 4x + 5 = 21, what does x =

User Jwendl
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Answer:

x=4

Explanation:

21-5=16

16/4=4

User AndrWeisR
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Answer:

X=4

Explanation:

In the equation, you have to subtract 5 from both sides.

4x + 5 = 21

-5 -5

4x=16

Then you gotta get rid of the X so divide the 4 from both sides. That gets you X=4

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