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Can someone solve 2x+5=x-1

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Answer:

x = -6

Explanation:

User AutomationAndy
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Answer: x=-6

Explanation:

Given

2x+5=x-1

Subtract 5 on both sides

2x+5-5=x-1-5

2x=x-6

Subtract x on both sides

2x-x=x-6-x

x=-6

User Jorge Ortiz
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