Question

How do you solve `5x+6-3x=2x+5-1x`?

Answer 1

x = -1

Explanation:

First, reorder and simplify the equation.
5x - 3x + 6 = 2x - 1x + 5
2x + 6 = x + 5. Subtract 5 from both sides.
2x + 1 = x. Subtract 2x from both sides.
1 = -x Multiply both sides by -1
x = -1.

Check:
`(5 * -1) + 6 - (3 * -1) = 4`
`(2 * -1) + 5 - (1 * -1) = 4`