Question

What is x if
Show your working
4x+5=5x-1

Answer 1

x=6

Explanation:

First, add 1 on both sides

4x + 5 = 5x -1

+1 +1

4x+6 =5x

Then, subtract 4x on both sides

4x+6 =5x

-4x -4x

6=x

So, x equals 6

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