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Solve the equation for x.
42 + 5x = 41

User Yenta
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Answer:

x=-0.2

Explanation:

42+5x=41

41-42= -1

5x = -1

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5 5

x = 0.2

User Maghfirzakir
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Answer:

x= -0.2 or -1/5

Explanation:

42+5X=41

Subtract 42 from both sides:

42+5X=41

-42 -42

You are left with:

5x=-1

Now divide 5 by both sides to isolate x:

5x= -1

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5 5

x=-0.2 or -1/5

User Dmitry Shevkoplyas
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