Question

What is 5 x -1 =
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Answer 1

x=1/5

Explanation:

You have to isolate x. First, add the one to the sider to give you 5x=1. In order to get the x by itself, you have to divide the 5 into both sides. In the end, this gives you x=1/5.

Answer 2

5 x-1 =-5 anything times a negative is a negative