Describe the first step in solving the equation 5x = 35.

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Darien

10 December, 07:45

Describe the first step in solving the equation 5x = 35.

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Joy Khan · Answer 1

First we start with the equation:

5x = 35

Then divide 5 on both sides (answer),

5x/5 = 35/5

Then 5 cancels out,

x = 35/5

Finally solve 35/5,

x = 7

Nathan Jordan · Answer 2

The first and only step in dividing 5 by 5 and 35 by 5. When you divide 35 by 5 you can get x.