SOLUTION: Solve the proof Given 6(x+5)=60 Prove x=5

Question 512944: Solve the proof
Given 6(x+5)=60
Prove x=5
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve the proof
Given 6(x+5)=60
Prove x=5
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This is not a proof.
You don't "solve a proof" when it is a proof, you prove it.
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Do it like this:
Given 6(x+5)=60 solve for x
6(x+5)=60
Divide by 6
x+5 = 10
Subtract 5
x = 5

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