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Solve 5x + 6 = 7 for x.

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Answer:

x = 1/5

Explanations:

The given equation is:

5x + 6 = 7

Step 1: Collect like terms

Note that 6 becomes -6 when it crosses to the right side of the equality sign

5x = 7 - 6

5x = 1

Step 2: Divide both sides by 5

5x / 5 = 1 / 5

x = 1 / 5

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