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An equation is modeled. What value of x makes the equation true? Explain.

A) x = 7
B) x = -1
C) x = 1
D) x = -5

An equation is modeled. What value of x makes the equation true? Explain. A) x = 7 B-example-1
User Hampton
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Answer:

B: x=-1

Explanation:

5x+6=1

5x+6-6=1-6

simplify

divide by 5 on both sides

x=-1

User Geert Weening
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