SOLUTION: how do u figure out 5x+4=39?

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Question 496761: how do u figure out 5x+4=39?
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x+4=39
subtract 4 from both sides:
5x+4-4 = 39-4
5x = 35
divide both sides by 5:
(5x)/5 = 35/5
x = 7