Pre-Algebra Examples
x5=5
Step 1
Multiply both sides of the equation by 5.
5x5=5⋅5
Step 2
Step 2.1
Simplify the left side.
Step 2.1.1
Cancel the common factor of 5.
Step 2.1.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
5x5=5⋅5
Step 2.1.1.2
Rewrite the expression.
x=5⋅5
x=5⋅5
x=5⋅5
Step 2.2
Simplify the right side.
Step 2.2.1
Multiply 5 by 5.
x=25
x=25
x=25