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Solve for x. 2x + 5 = 3x -1

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2x + 5 = 3x - 1
6 = 1x
x = 6

The value of x is 6
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Answer:

x = 6

Explanation:

Isolate the variable by dividing each side by factors that don't contain the variable.

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