Question

5x+1=2x-5
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Answer 1

x =-2

Explanation:

5x+1=2x-5

Subtract 2x from each side

5x-2x+1=2x-2x-5

3x+1 = -5

Subtract 1 from each side

3x+1-1 = -5-1

3x=-6

Divide by 3

3x/3 = -6/3

x = -2