Question

Which step will get you closest to the solution of this equation 5×(x-2)=7

Answer 1

Division property get you to the quick solution

Solution: 3.4

Explanation:

5*(x - 2) = 7

Dividing both sides by 5

5*(x -2)÷5 = 7÷5

x - 2 = 1.4

Adding 2 on both sides, we

x -2 + 2 = 1.4 + 2

x = 3.4

Hope you will understand the concept.

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