Question

Solve for x.
5x - 1 = 26
A) x= 27/5
B) 0x=5
C) x= -5

Answer 1

5x-1= 26

5x-1+1= 26+1

5x= 27

Divide by 5 for 5x and 27

5x/5= 27/5

x= 27/5

Answer is x= 27/5 - A)