Algebra
Calculus
Trigonometry
Matrix
Question
Solve the equation
x=40
Evaluate
x−54x=8
Subtract the terms
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Evaluate
x−54x
Collect like terms by calculating the sum or difference of their coefficients
(1−54)x
Subtract the numbers
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Evaluate
1−54
Reduce fractions to a common denominator
55−54
Write all numerators above the common denominator
55−4
Subtract the numbers
51
51x
51x=8
Multiply by the reciprocal
51x×5=8×5
Multiply
x=8×5
Solution
x=40
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Rewrite the equation
x=40
Evaluate
x−54x=8
Evaluate
More Steps
Evaluate
x−54x
Collect like terms by calculating the sum or difference of their coefficients
(1−54)x
Subtract the numbers
More Steps
Evaluate
1−54
Reduce fractions to a common denominator
55−54
Write all numerators above the common denominator
55−4
Subtract the numbers
51
51x
51x=8
Solution
x=40
Show Solution
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