To solve the equation \( 5x - 5 = 50 \), follow these steps:
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Add 5 to both sides of the equation:
\[ 5x - 5 + 5 = 50 + 5 \]
This simplifies to:
\[ 5x = 55 \]
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Next, divide both sides by 5:
\[ \frac{5x}{5} = \frac{55}{5} \]
This simplifies to:
\[ x = 11 \]
So, the solution is \( x = 11 \).