Whole Numbers

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  Determine the value of the x below what makes the equation true.

  
  

  47	÷	5	–	9	=	x
  						5

  
  

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  STEP 1: Find the value of x.

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  Treat the division portion of the equation as a fraction.

  
  

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  STEP 2: Get the value of x alone on one side of the equation.

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  Multiply 5 on both sides of the equation.

  
  

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  STEP 3: Simplify.

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  When multiplying the contents inside parentheses with a number, use the Distributive Property.

  
  

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  STEP 4: Simplify.

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  The value of x is 2.