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Two-Step Equations

5x + 16 = 56 What is the solution to the equation? Question 3 options: x = 14.4 x = 27.2 x = 40 x = 8

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Answer: 8

Orignal Equation : 5x + 16 = 56

Step 1 - Subtract 16 from each side to get 5x alone.

5x + 16 - 16 = 56 - 16

5x = 40

Step 2 - Get x alone

5x/5 = 40/5

x = 8
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