5x-9=-40

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Solution for 5x-9=-40 equation:


Simplifying
5x + -9 = -40

Reorder the terms:
-9 + 5x = -40

Solving
-9 + 5x = -40

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '9' to each side of the equation.
-9 + 9 + 5x = -40 + 9

Combine like terms: -9 + 9 = 0
0 + 5x = -40 + 9
5x = -40 + 9

Combine like terms: -40 + 9 = -31
5x = -31

Divide each side by '5'.
x = -6.2

Simplifying
x = -6.2

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