How do you solve #5x - 10= 10#?

1 Answer
Oct 31, 2016

#x=4#

Explanation:

Leave 5x on the left side of the equation and collect numeric values on the right side.

add 10 to both sides.

#5xcancel(-10)cancel(+10)=10+10#

#rArr5x=20#

To solve for x, divide both sides by 5.

#(cancel(5) x)/cancel(5)=20/5#

#rArrx=4" is the solution"#