Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Set the equation equal to zero, and add 5x to both sides
7-5x+1=0
+5x +5x
Step 2: Combine like terms; 7+1
7+1=5x
8=5x
Step 3: Divide both sides by 5
8/5=5x/5
Your answer:
1.6=x
