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

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

5x - 1 = 26
A)x=27/5
B)x=5
C)-5

User Pyves
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x=27/5
27/5 = 5.4
5.4 x 5 - 1 = 26

User Leo Nawroth
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5x - 1 = 26
Add 1 to both sides
5x = 27
Divide 5 on both sides
Final Answer: x= 27/5 or 5 2/5 *Both fractions are equivalent to each other.
User Rub
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