Question

Find the value of $\mathit{x}$. Then name the property used.

42. $\mathit{x}\mathbf{+}\mathbf{0}\mathbf{=}\mathbf{5}$

Short answer

The value of $x$is 5.

Step-by-step solution

– Write the given information

The equation given is

$x+0=5$

– Write the property used

Identity property of addition/subtraction:

For any real number ‘$x$’:

$x+0=x$

- DESCRIPTION OF STEP

In order to find the value of ‘$x$’ use identity property, as:

$\begin{array}{c}x+0=5\\ x=5\end{array}$

Thus, the value of $x$is 5.