SOLUTION: 8x - 5 = 2x + 1

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Question 537115: 8x - 5 = 2x + 1
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8x-5=2x%2B1 Start with the given equation.


8x=2x%2B1%2B5 Add 5 to both sides.


8x-2x=1%2B5 Subtract 2x from both sides.


6x=1%2B5 Combine like terms on the left side.


6x=6 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%286%29%2F%286%29 Divide both sides by 6 to isolate x.


x=1 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=1


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