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Solve the following equation in terms of x. p=5x-q

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Move variable 5x to the left side and change its sign

-5x + p= -q

then move variable P to the right side and change its sign

-5x= -q - p


Divide both sides of the equation by -5


x= 1/5q + 1/5p
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