Solving basic combined equations
5x - 3=22
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1.1 Pull out like factors :
5x - 25 = 5 • (x - 5)
2.1 Solve : 5 = 0
This equation has no solution.
A a non-zero constant never equals zero.
2.2 Solve : x-5 = 0
Add 5 to both sides of the equation :
x = 5