SOLUTION: Solve 5x÷6=20.

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Question 1139314: Solve 5x÷6=20.
Found 3 solutions by ikleyn, SilverFox1948, josgarithmetic:
Answer by ikleyn(52835) About Me  (Show Source):
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First step : multiply both sides by 6.



Answer by SilverFox1948(1) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x÷6=20
Move the 6 to the right side of the equal sign and change the division symbol to a multiplication symbol.
5x=20x6
5x=120
x=120÷5
x=24

Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x÷6=20
5x%2F6=20
5x=6%2A20
x=%286%2A20%29%2F5
x=24
but this can be done in fewer steps.