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5(x - 4) = 6

what is the x

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To solve the equation \( 5(x - 4) = 6 \), follow these steps:

  1. Distribute the 5 on the left side: \[ 5x - 20 = 6 \]

  2. Add 20 to both sides to isolate the term with \( x \): \[ 5x - 20 + 20 = 6 + 20 \] \[ 5x = 26 \]

  3. Divide both sides by 5 to solve for \( x \): \[ x = \frac{26}{5} \]

Thus, the solution is \[ x = 5.2 \]

in fraction

The solution to the equation \(5(x - 4) = 6\) as a fraction is:

\[ x = \frac{26}{5} \]

This is already in fractional form. If you need it in a different format, it can also be expressed as a mixed number:

\[ x = 5 \frac{1}{5} \]

But as a proper fraction, it remains:

\[ x = \frac{26}{5} \]