give a number that completes this eqation x/5=.88 repeats

Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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Given the equation:

x/5 = 88

Solve for x.

Solution:
In order to solve for x, we simply need to multiply 5 on both sides of the equation. This cancels out x/5 leaving behind x.

x/5 = 88

(5)x/5 = (5)(88)

x = 440

Final answer:

x = 440