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Solve for X: 5x+(-x)-1=11-2x

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5x + (-x) - 1 = 11 - 2x

Combine like terms.

4x - 1 = 11 - 2x

Add 1 to both sides.

4x = 12 - 2x

Add 2x to both sides.

6x = 12

Divide both sides by 6.

x = 2

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4x-1=11-2x
6x=13

x = (13)/(6)
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