does 5x+4 equal 54?

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To determine if 5x + 4 equals 54, we need to solve for the value of x.

Let's set up the equation:
5x + 4 = 54

Now, we can subtract 4 from both sides of the equation to isolate the variable:
5x = 54 - 4
5x = 50

Finally, we divide both sides of the equation by 5 to solve for x:
x = 50/5
x = 10

Therefore, 5x + 4 does not equal 54. When x equals 10, 5x + 4 equals 54.