Question

What is the answer to the expression -5x + 1 = 31

Answer 1

x = - 6

Explanation:

- 5 x + 1 = 31

subtract 1 from 31

- 5 x = 31 - 1

- 5 x = 30

Divide 30 by - 5

x = 30 / - 5

x = - 6

Answer 2

x = -6

Explanation:

-5x + 1 = 31

Subtract 1 from each side

-5x + 1-1 = 31-1

-5x = 30

Divide by -5

-5x/-5 = 20/-5

x = -6