Finite Math Examples

$5 x + 4 = 7$

Step 1

Subtract $7$ from both sides of the equation.

$5 x + 4 - 7 = 0$

Step 2

Subtract $7$ from $4$ .

$5 x - 3 = 0$

Step 3

Add $3$ to both sides of the equation.

$5 x = 3$

Step 4

Divide each term in $5 x = 3$ by $5$ and simplify.

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Step 4.1

Divide each term in $5 x = 3$ by $5$ .

$\frac{5 x}{5} = \frac{3}{5}$

Step 4.2

Simplify the left side.

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Step 4.2.1

Cancel the common factor of $5$ .

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Step 4.2.1.1

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{5 x}{5} = \frac{3}{5}$

Step 4.2.1.2

Divide $x$ by $1$ .

$x = \frac{3}{5}$