SOLUTION: Please help me solve this equation. Step by step 6x - (5x - 1)=2

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Question 627154: Please help me solve this equation. Step by step
6x - (5x - 1)=2
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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6x-%285x-1%29=2 Start with the given equation.


6x-5x%2B1=2 Distribute.


x%2B1=2 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=2-1 Subtract 1 from both sides.


x=1 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=1

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