3 years ago

What is the answer to the expression -5x + 1 = 31

Mathematics

2 answers:

makvit [3.9K]3 years ago

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Answer:

x = - 6

Step-by-step explanation:

- 5 x + 1 = 31

subtract 1 from 31

- 5 x = 31 - 1

- 5 x = 30

Divide 30 by - 5

x = 30 / - 5

x = - 6

Bogdan [553]3 years ago

4 0

Answer:

x = -6

Step-by-step explanation:

-5x + 1 = 31

Subtract 1 from each side

-5x + 1-1 = 31-1

-5x = 30

Divide by -5

-5x/-5 = 20/-5

x = -6

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