SOLUTION: Can you walk me through this problem to get the answer..Here is the problem.... 5=5x+27

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Question 221205: Can you walk me through this problem to get the answer..Here is the problem.... 5=5x+27
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5=5x+27
You didn't say what you want to do.
I'll solve for x.
5=5x+27
Subtract 27 from both sides.
-22 = 5x
Divide both sides by 5
x = -22/5 = -4.4