SOLUTION: 2x+1=x-5

Question 268272: 2x+1=x-5
Answer by persian52(161) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x+1=x-5
Since x contains the variable to solve for, move it to the left-hand side of the equation by subtracting x from both sides.
2x+1-x=-5
Since 2x and -x are like terms, add -x to 2x to get x.
x+1=-5
Since 1 does not contain the variable to solve for, move it to the right-hand side of the equation by subtracting 1 from both sides.
x=-1-5
Subtract 5 from -1 to get -6.
x=-6
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