Mr. Lim read 10 pages. Mr Smith read 15 pages. How many did Mr. Want read?
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First, add 1 on both sides of the equation to begin to isolate x
x/5 = 8
Now, to isolate x, multiply both sides of the equation by 5/1
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x= 7 · 5/1 = 7 · 5 = 35
x = 35
x/5 = 8
Now, to isolate x, multiply both sides of the equation by 5/1
x= 7 · 5/1 = 7 · 5 = 35
x = 35