Q. Find the value of x in the equation below.5=5xAnswer: x=
Identify Equation & Question: Identify the equation and what is being asked.The equation given is 5=5x, and we need to find the value of x.
Multiply to Isolate x: Multiply both sides of the equation by 5 to isolate x.5×5=(5x)×5This will cancel out the denominator on the right side of the equation.
Perform Multiplication: Perform the multiplication on both sides.25=x
Verify Solution: Verify that the solution makes sense in the original equation.Substitute x with 25 in the original equation:5=5255=5Since both sides of the equation are equal, the solution x=25 is correct.
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