5x-1=-16

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Solution for 5x-1=-16 equation: 


Simplifying
5x + -1 = -16

Reorder the terms:
-1 + 5x = -16

Solving
-1 + 5x = -16

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '1' to each side of the equation.
-1 + 1 + 5x = -16 + 1

Combine like terms: -1 + 1 = 0
0 + 5x = -16 + 1
5x = -16 + 1

Combine like terms: -16 + 1 = -15
5x = -15

Divide each side by '5'.
x = -3

Simplifying
x = -3

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