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5x -1=3x -5
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First add 1 to each side. It will leave you with an equation like this. 5x=3x -4

Next, subtract 3x from each side. It will leave you with an equation like this. 2x= -4

Lastly, divide each side by 2 so we can get x by itself.

ANSWER: x=-2
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