Question

Solve the equation below.

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

Answer 1

x=6

Explanation:

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

1+x=2x-5

1+x-2x=-5

1-x=-5

x=1-(-5)

x=1+5

x=6

Answer 2

x = 6

Explanation:

simplify both sides: 1 + x = 2x - 5

subtract x from both sides: 1 = x - 5

add 5 to each side: 6 = x