Question Solve the equation x=531Alternative Form x≈0.018868 Evaluate 1−5x=6x×8Multiply the terms 1−5x=48xMove the variable to the left side 1−5x−48x=0Subtract the terms More Steps Evaluate −5x−48xCollect like terms by calculating the sum or difference of their coefficients (−5−48)xSubtract the numbers −53x 1−53x=0Move the constant to the right side −53x=0−1Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression −53x=−1Change the signs on both sides of the equation 53x=1Divide both sides 5353x=531Solution x=531Alternative Form x≈0.018868 Show Solution Rewrite the equation 53x=1 Evaluate 1−5x=6x×8Evaluate 1−5x=48xMove the variable to the left side 1−53x=0Move the constant to the right side −53x=−1Solution 53x=1 Show Solution Graph