-55=6x-x-5? I have tried this equation so many times and I cant solve it.
-55=6x-x-5
-55 + 5 = 5x
-50 = 5x
-50/5 = x
-10 = x
Oh I feel stupid. Thanks for showing me step by step!
Don't feel stupid. You've learned something. <g>
You're welcome.
To solve the equation -55 = 6x - x - 5, you need to isolate the variable x.
Step 1: Combine like terms on the right side of the equation.
-55 = 5x - 5
Step 2: Add 5 to both sides of the equation to eliminate the constant term on the right side.
-55 + 5 = 5x - 5 + 5
-50 = 5x
Step 3: Divide both sides of the equation by the coefficient of x (5) to solve for x.
-50/5 = 5x/5
-10 = x
So, the solution to the equation -55 = 6x - x - 5 is x = -10.