Solve the equation $5-\frac{1}{x}=1$ for $x$.

AlgebraLinear EquationsEquation Solving
2025/5/24

1. Problem Description

Solve the equation 51x=15-\frac{1}{x}=1 for xx.

2. Solution Steps

We are given the equation 51x=15 - \frac{1}{x} = 1.
First, we subtract 5 from both sides of the equation:
51x5=155 - \frac{1}{x} - 5 = 1 - 5
1x=4-\frac{1}{x} = -4
Multiply both sides by -1:
1x=4\frac{1}{x} = 4
Now, we take the reciprocal of both sides:
x=14x = \frac{1}{4}

3. Final Answer

x=14x = \frac{1}{4}

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