SOLUTION: Can you help me solve this equation? 5 x ? = 35

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Question 756095: Can you help me solve this equation?
5 x ? = 35

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Assuming the x means multiply, we divide both sides by 5 to isolate the question mark

5 x ? = 35

? = 35/5

? = 7

So...

5 x 7 = 35