Question

If 5x-4=26 what does the x equal

Answer 1

x would be 6 because 5x is 5 x 6 - 4

Answer 2

5x - 4 = 26

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Add 4 to both sides:
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5x - 4 + 4 = 26 + 4
5x = 30 

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Divide by 5 on both sides:
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5x ÷ 5 = 30 ÷ 5
x = 6

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Answer: x = 6
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