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Corinne solved the equation below:
5x = 95
5x − 5 = 95 − 5
x = 90
Is Corinne's solution correct? If the solution is incorrect, explain why it is incorrect and show the correct steps to solve the equation. (5 points)
5x = 95
5x − 5 = 95 − 5
x = 90
Is Corinne's solution correct? If the solution is incorrect, explain why it is incorrect and show the correct steps to solve the equation. (5 points)
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GPT 3.5
Corinne's solution is incorrect. Here are the correct steps to solve the equation:
Given equation: 5x = 95
To solve for x, you need to isolate x on one side of the equation.
Divide both sides by 5:
5x / 5 = 95 / 5
x = 19
Therefore, the correct solution is x = 19.
Given equation: 5x = 95
To solve for x, you need to isolate x on one side of the equation.
Divide both sides by 5:
5x / 5 = 95 / 5
x = 19
Therefore, the correct solution is x = 19.