Solve 5−6x=−7

Question

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Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 5 - 6x = -7 \), follow these steps:

1. Subtract 5 from both sides:

\[ -6x = -7 - 5 \]

\[ -6x = -12 \]

2. Divide both sides by -6:

\[ x = \frac{-12}{-6} \]

\[ x = 2 \]

So, the solution is \( x = 2 \).