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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Solve 10x - 5 = 17 for x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

add 5 both sides, 10x=22, and then divide 10 both sides of the equation, x=11/5.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank You ;]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

quick question, what does / mean? its between the x=11/5 im not sure with what the / mean?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

/ means division.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh my gosh, haha , thanks!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3/4 is means 3 over 4.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what does 3/4 have to do with the problem ? or is it even in this problem ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it is just an example for the usage of "/".

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