Question

Find the value of x..

Answer 1

x = 1

Explanation:

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Step 1: Write out equation

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

Step 2: Distribute

5x - x - 1 = 5 - 2x

Step 3: Combine like terms

4x - 1 = 5 - 2x

Step 5: Add 2x on both sides

6x - 1 = 5

Step 6: Add 1 on both sides

6x = 6

Step 7: Divide both sides by 6

x = 1