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sasho [114]
2 years ago
15

What is x? 5x - 1 = - 8

Mathematics
2 answers:
kolezko [41]2 years ago
8 0

Answer:

<u>x = -7/5 or -1.4</u>

Step-by-step explanation:

<u>Given :-</u>

5x - 1 =  -8

<u>To Find :-</u>

x

<u>Solving :-</u>

5x - 1 = -8

5x = -7

<u>x = -7/5 or -1.4</u>

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<u>Solution :-</u>

<u>x = -7/5 or -1.4</u>

postnew [5]2 years ago
4 0

Answer:

x = -1.4, -7/5, or -1 2/5 (all same answer, just in different forms)

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Add 1 to both sides.

  • 5x-1+1=-8+1
  • 5x=-7

Step 2: Divide both sides by 5.

  • 5x/5=-7/5
  • x = -1.4, -7/5, or -1 2/5.

Have a lovely rest of your day/night, and good luck with your assignments! ♡

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