Question

Answer 3x + 5 = 2x + 1

Answer 1

3x + 5 = 2x + 1 | subtract 2x on both sides

x + 5 = 1 | subtract 5 on both sides

x = -4 | final answer

Answer 2

3x+5=2x+1

3x-2x=1-5

x= -4