need immediate help on solving x - 1 /5 = 6/1
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Re: I NEED HELP ASAP
Is this your question:
\(\displaystyle \frac{x - 1}{5} = 6\)
or
\(\displaystyle x - \frac{1}{5} = 6\) ?
Using brackets help when you post questions so that you won't confuse those who are helping you:
ex.) (x - 1)/5 = 6 or x - (1/5) = 6 are clear
And finally, show your work first so that we can help you locate any errors (if any). Welcome to the forums!
Is this your question:
\(\displaystyle \frac{x - 1}{5} = 6\)
or
\(\displaystyle x - \frac{1}{5} = 6\) ?
Using brackets help when you post questions so that you won't confuse those who are helping you:
ex.) (x - 1)/5 = 6 or x - (1/5) = 6 are clear
And finally, show your work first so that we can help you locate any errors (if any). Welcome to the forums!
Re: I NEED HELP ASAP
You typed "x - 1 /5 = 6/1".
That means \(\displaystyle x-\frac{1}{5}=\frac{6}{1}\).
Is that what you meant?
Or did the previous responder think that you meant (x-1)/5=6/1 which is as he/she stated \(\displaystyle \frac{x-1}{5}=\frac{6}{1}\)?
If you meant the former (as you typed it) then try multiplying both sides of the equation by the least common denominator of all fraction in the equation. In this case, multiply all terms by 5 which gives you 5x - 1 = 30. Then solve for x.
If it is the latter, again, multiply both sides of the equation by the lcd of all fractions. This would give you x-1 = 30. Then solve for x.
You typed "x - 1 /5 = 6/1".
That means \(\displaystyle x-\frac{1}{5}=\frac{6}{1}\).
Is that what you meant?
Or did the previous responder think that you meant (x-1)/5=6/1 which is as he/she stated \(\displaystyle \frac{x-1}{5}=\frac{6}{1}\)?
If you meant the former (as you typed it) then try multiplying both sides of the equation by the least common denominator of all fraction in the equation. In this case, multiply all terms by 5 which gives you 5x - 1 = 30. Then solve for x.
If it is the latter, again, multiply both sides of the equation by the lcd of all fractions. This would give you x-1 = 30. Then solve for x.
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I'm sorry, but, as the "Read Before Posting" thread that you read before posting the above pointed out:nora said:
[quote='Read Before Posting' author]Have patience. There is no paid staff waiting on-hand to give instant replies. Many of the volunteer tutors have "real" jobs, and they all have to sleep from time to time. The people "viewing" your posts may be fellow students. Please don't be offended if there are "views" but no replies. It may take hours, even days, for a tutor, qualified in your topic's area, to respond.[/quote]
Since you need immediate assistance, you probably don't want to use free tutoring services. You will probably need to contract with a service which offers "immediate" responses. It should be noted, however, that many sites purporting to offer that sort of service are fraudulent. It would likely be wise to use the credit card with the lowest credit limit and/or the strongest security features, to minimize your exposure.
My best wishes to you in your studies.
Eliz.