Question

5x - 6 = 44. what is x

Answer 1

x = 10

Explanation:

• 5x - 6 = 44. what is x

5x - 6 = 44

• add 6 on both sides

5x = 50

• divide each side by 5

x = 10

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check

5 x 10 - 6 = 44 (remember pemdas)

44 = 44

the answer is good

Answer 2

`5x - 6 = 44 \\ \longrightarrow \: 5x = 44 + 6 \\ \longrightarrow \: 5x = 50 \\ dividing \: both \: sides \: by \: 5 \: \\ \\ \longrightarrow \: \cancel(5x)/(5) = \cancel(50)/(5) \\ \\ \longrightarrow \:\boxed{ x = 10}`

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