5x-1=3x+5 an equation

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Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

5x-1=3x+5

Get the x's on one side.

Add 1:

$5x-1=3x+5\\\box \ \ +1) \ \ (\ \ \ \ +1)$

5x=3x+6

Subtract 3x from both sides.

$\ \ \ 5x=\ \: 3x+6\\\underline{-3x} \ \ \ \ \underline{-3x}\\$

2x = 6

Finally, divide both sides by 2.

2x / 2 = 6/2

x = 3

Navyseal answered Jan 21, 2023

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