What is 5x-2=48 what is the x
Mathematics · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Given the numerical equation:
5x - 2 = 48
Determine the value of x.
Solution:
In order to determine the value of x, we simply need to transpose -2 on the other side of the equation, hence we must take note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.
5x -2 = 48
5x = 48 + 2
5x = 50
Divide both sides by 5 in order to find the value of x.
5x/5 = 50/5
x = 10
Final answer:
x = 10