5x-1=40

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Solution for 5x-1=40 equation: 


Simplifying
5x + -1 = 40

Reorder the terms:
-1 + 5x = 40

Solving
-1 + 5x = 40

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 = 40 + 1

Combine like terms: -1 + 1 = 0
0 + 5x = 40 + 1
5x = 40 + 1

Combine like terms: 40 + 1 = 41
5x = 41

Divide each side by '5'.
x = 8.2

Simplifying
x = 8.2

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