x = 1/5
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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