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8x+5=6x+1 if you know can you please help thank youuu

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Answer:

x = -2

Explanation:

  1. Subtract 5 from both sides (8x + 5 -5 = 6x + 1 -5);
  2. Subtract 6x from both sides (8x - 6x = 6x - 6x - 4);
  3. Divide both sides by 2 (2x / 2 = -4 / 2);
  4. Answer: x = -2
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