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Answer:

x=5/3 or 1 and 2/3

Explanation:

8x+(-6)=5x-1

8x+(-6)+6=5x-1+6

8x=5x+5

8x-5x=5x-5x+5

3x=5

3x/3=5/3

x=5/3 or 1 2/3

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