Question

1. solve the following equation: \\(5x + 36 = x + 20\\) enter your next step here

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract $x$ from both sides

$5x - x + 36 = x - x + 20$
$4x + 36 = 20$

Step2: Subtract 36 from both sides

$4x + 36 - 36 = 20 - 36$
$4x = -16$

Step3: Divide by 4 on both sides

$\frac{4x}{4} = \frac{-16}{4}$
$x = -4$

Answer:

$x = -4$