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5(x+1)-x=x-1 pls help ​

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Answer:

x=-2

Explanation:

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

5x+5-x=x-1

4x+5=x-1

3x+5=-1

3x=-6

x=-2

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is it simplifying? if so the answer is 4x+4
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