SOLUTION: x over 4=5 what is the number X?

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Question 367993: x over 4=5 what is the number X?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
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x/4 = 5

To find the value of x, multiply both sides of the equation by 4.

(x/4) times 4 = 5 times 4

x = 20

Done!