solve for x

x/5=20
x=?

1 answer

To solve for x, we need to isolate x on one side of the equation.

Given: x/5 = 20

To get rid of the fraction, we can multiply both sides of the equation by 5:
5(x/5) = 5(20)

This simplifies to:
x = 100

Therefore, x is equal to 100.