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What is the answer for 7- 5x +1=

User Koray
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Explanation:

Step 1: Set the equation equal to zero, and add 5x to both sides

7-5x+1=0

+5x +5x

Step 2: Combine like terms; 7+1

7+1=5x

8=5x

Step 3: Divide both sides by 5

8/5=5x/5

Your answer:

1.6=x

User Shadowcursor
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The answer to your problem is -5+8
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