Question

How do you solve for x using the problem above?

Answer 1

Step 1: Find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)
1. What is the largest number that divides evenly into
`90x` and
`35`? 5

2. What is the highest degree of
`x` that divides evenly into
`90x` and
`35`? None,
`x` is not in every term

3. Multiplying the results above, the GCF is
`5`

(The GCF is 5)

Step 2: Factor out the GCF
1. Put the GCF as the first term
2.Then, in parentheses, divide each term by the GCF


`5( (90x)/(5) + (35)/(5))`

Step 3: Simplify each term in parentheses


`5(18x+7)`

Done! :)

Answer 2

First you have to subtract 35 on both sides, then you would have to divide by 90