Answer :
Simplify both sides of the equation
- 5x+2=244
Subtract 2 from both sides
- 5x+2−2=244−2
- 5x=242
Divide both sides by 5
[tex] \frac{5x}{5} = \frac{242}{5} [/tex]
- Answer
[tex] \: x = \dfrac{242}{5} [/tex]
OR
[tex] \: x = 48.4 [/tex]
The solution to the given problem is:
- 48.4
To find the value of x, one would have to spread out the terms.
5x+2 = 244
Then we would make x the subject formula
5x= 244-2
5x=242
Divide both sides by 5 (value of x)
x= 242/5
Therefore, the value of x is 48. 4
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