SOLUTION: Please help me solve this problem: 5+6x=23 I tried to solve it: 5+6x=23 5+6x/6-5=23-5

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Question 26785: Please help me solve this problem:
5+6x=23
I tried to solve it:
5+6x=23
5+6x/6-5=23-5

Thanks for your help
Answer by elima(1433) About Me  (Show Source):
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5+6x=23
First subtract 5 from both sides;
5+6x-5=23-5
6x=18;
No divide each side by 6;
x=3
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