Corinne solved the equation below:

5x = 95
5x − 5 = 95 − 5
x = 90

Is Corinne's solution correct? If the solution is incorrect, explain why it is incorrect and show the correct steps to solve the equation.

Respuesta :

Answer:

The solution is incorrect

Step-by-step explanation:

5x = 95

We need to do the opposite

We are multiplying x by 5 so we need to divide by 5

5x/5 = 95/5

x = 19

Answer:

It is incorrect.

Step-by-step explanation:

5x = 95

5 × x = 95

5 × x ÷ 5 = 95 ÷ 5 = 5x ÷ 5 = 95 ÷ 5

x = 19