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5x - 5 = 50
just to clarify is it
11

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Add 5 to both sides

5x = 50 + 5

Simplify 50 + 5 to 55

5x = 55

Divide both sides by 5

x = 55/5

Simplify 55/5 to 11

x = 11

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