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 of the equation: \[ -6x = -7 - 5 \] \[ -6x = -12 \]

2. Divide both sides by -6: \[ x = \frac{-12}{-6} \] \[ x = 2 \]

So the solution is: \[ x = 2 \]