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5x-7=4x-1 solve the equation

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Answer: x = 6

Explanation:

Add 7 to both sides

5x-7+7=4x-1+7

Simplify

5x=4x+6

Subtract 4x from both sides

5x-4x=4x-4x+6

Simplify

x = 6

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