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Solve the equation for x. Assume a≠0.




5=5ax+1

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x=4/5a

5=5ax+1
Step 1: Multiply both sides by a.
5a=a+5x
Step 2: Flip the equation.
a+5x=5a
Step 3: Add -a to both sides.
a+5x+−a=5a+−a
5x=4a
Step 4: Divide both sides by 5.
5x/5=4a/5
x= 4/5a
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