Question

What is x if `5x-14=21`?

Answer 1

`x=7`

Explanation:

`[1]" "5x-14=21`

Add 14 to both sides.

`[2]" "5x-14+14=21+14`

`[3]" "5x=35`

Divide both sides by 5.

`[4]" "(5x)/5=35/5`

`[5]" "color(blue)(x=7)`