Respuesta :

First we start with the equation:
5x = 35

Then divide 5 on both sides (answer),
5x/5 = 35/5

Then 5 cancels out,
x = 35/5

Finally solve 35/5,
x = 7
The first and only step in dividing 5 by 5 and 35 by 5. When you divide 35 by 5 you can get x.