\[5x+5=1\]

1
Subtract 55 from both sides.
5x=155x=1-5

2
Simplify  151-5  to  4-4.
5x=45x=-4

3
Divide both sides by 55.
x=45x=-\frac{4}{5}

Done

Decimal Form: -0.8

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