how to solve the problem -5+1=m(x+5)

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m*(x+5)=1-5....=-4

mx +5m=-4

mx=-5m-4

x=-(5m+4)/m
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how did you know that you have to find for x
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Given-5+1=m(x+5)
-4=mx+5m
4-mx-5m=0

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