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5(x+2)=20 explain step by step

Sagot :

Divide by 5 each side
X+2=4
Subtract 2 from each side
X=2

5(2+2)=20
Does work


In algebra when isolating (leaving alone on one side) x, you do the opposite operation, thus multiplying when you are trying to get rid of a division and vice versa