babiejjs
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  • 06-01-2021
  • Mathematics
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5-4x=23
What's the value of x and please show your work. ​

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memxa27 memxa27
  • 06-01-2021

Answer:

x = 9/2 or 4.5

Step-by-step explanation:

5-4x=23 |-5

5-4x-5=23-5

-4x=18 |*(-1)

4x=18 | /2

2x=9 |/2

x=9/2 or 4.5

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Moore005
Moore005 Moore005
  • 06-01-2021

Answer:

x = 4.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Subtract 5 from BOTH sides to start with:

5-5 = 0 (5 cancels out on left side) 23-5 = 18

New Equation: -4x = 18

Divide BOTH sides by -4

4 cancels out (x is left) 18/4 = 4.5

New: x = 4.5

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