Question

1+1/x=1/5x Explain the reasoning behind each step in your own words

Answer 1

1+1/x=1/5x

5x(1+1/x)=5x(1/5x)

5x + 5 = 1

5x = 1 - 5

5x = -4

x = -4/5

1 + 1/x =

1/5x is x = -4/5

the answer is x = -4/5