Solve for x.

5x - 5 = 50

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9

10

11

1 answer

To solve the equation \(5x - 5 = 50\), follow these steps:

  1. Add 5 to both sides of the equation: \[ 5x - 5 + 5 = 50 + 5 \] \[ 5x = 55 \]

  2. Divide both sides by 5: \[ x = \frac{55}{5} \] \[ x = 11 \]

So the solution is \(x = 11\).