Solve for x -1=(5+x)/6

Problem

−1=(5+x)/6

Solution

1. Multiply both sides of the equation by 6 to eliminate the denominator.

−1⋅6=5+x

−6=5+x

2. Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation to isolate the variable x

−6−5=x

−11=x

3. Rewrite the equation with the variable on the left side.

x=−11

Final Answer

−1=(5+x)/6⇒x=−11

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