2 years ago

Solve the equation for x. 42 + 5x = 41

Mathematics

2 answers:

sweet [91]2 years ago

5 0

Answer:

x= -0.2 or -1/5

Step-by-step explanation:

42+5X=41

Subtract 42 from both sides:

42+5X=41

-42 -42

You are left with:

5x=-1

Now divide 5 by both sides to isolate x:

5x= -1

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5 5

x=-0.2 or -1/5

natima [27]2 years ago

3 0

Answer:

x=-0.2

Step-by-step explanation:

42+5x=41

41-42= -1

5x = -1

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5 5

x = 0.2

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