SOLUTION: Hello, trying to understand how to solve this 5(2+x)=40 Thank you

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Question 996867: Hello,
trying to understand how to solve this 5(2+x)=40
Thank you

Answer by ikleyn(52787)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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5(2+x)=40.     Divide both sides by  5.

2 + x = = 8.

x = 8-2 = 6.

x = 6.


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