Answer:
x= -0.2 or -1/5
Step-by-step explanation:
42+5X=41
Subtract 42 from both sides:
-42 -42
You are left with:
5x=-1
Now divide 5 by both sides to isolate x:
5x= -1
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5 5
x=-0.2 or -1/5
x=-0.2
42+5x=41
41-42= -1
5x = -1
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x = 0.2
