Question

Solve for x.

5x - 1 = 26
A)x=27/5
B)x=5
C)-5

Answer 1

x=27/5
27/5 = 5.4
5.4 x 5 - 1 = 26

Answer 2

5x - 1 = 26
Add 1 to both sides
5x = 27
Divide 5 on both sides
Final Answer: x= 27/5 or 5 2/5 *Both fractions are equivalent to each other.