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OpenStudy (anonymous):

5x4-6÷2=x add parentheses to the equation so that x=5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is that "x" between the 5 and 4 an x or is it multiplication?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

***variable x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

multiplication

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

For this question, follow PEMDAS. Notice how there is a subtraction symbol amidst multiplication and division. Since subtraction is done after multiplication and division, place them around 4-6÷2 and see what happens.

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