5x-1=39 the solution is x= is the answer 24? thanks
Let's prove it by substituting 24 for x.
5(24)-1 = 39
120 - 1 = 119
Oops -- your answer is wrong.
5x-1=39
5x - 1 + 1 = 39 + 1
5x = 40
x = 8
Can you substitute 8 for x in your original equation?