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Chapter 3: Problem 27

Solve the equation. $$x+5 x-5=1$$

Short Answer

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The solution for the equation is \(x = 6/5\).

Step by step solution

01

Simplify the Equation

Combine similar terms on the left side of the equation. It becomes \(5x = 1 + 5\).
02

Isolate the Variable \(x\)

To isolate \(x\), divide each side of the equation by 5. The equation \(5x / 5 = 6/5\) simplifies to \(x = 6/5\).

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