Question

audrina is cutting a 47-foot piece of ribbon for a project. she cuts off 7 feet, and then cuts the remaining piece into 5 equal lengths of x feet each. find a solution to the equation. \\(5x + 7 = 47\\) \\(x = \boxed{}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract 7 from both sides

$5x + 7 - 7 = 47 - 7$
$5x = 40$

Step2: Divide by 5 on both sides

$\frac{5x}{5} = \frac{40}{5}$
$x = 8$

Answer:

$x=8$