Question

Solve for x. 5x - 1 = 26 x = x = 5 x = -5

Answer 1

x = 27/5

Explanation:

5x - 1 = 26

Add 1 to each side

5x - 1 = 26

5x-1+1 = 26+1

5x = 27

Divide each side by 5

5x/5 = 27/5

x = 27/5