Question

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solve

1. -5x = 7x + 1

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate x terms

Subtract $7x$ from both sides.
$-5x - 7x = 7x + 1 - 7x$
$-12x = 1$

Step2: Solve for x

Divide both sides by $-12$.
$\frac{-12x}{-12} = \frac{1}{-12}$

Answer:

$x = -\frac{1}{12}$