SOLUTION: How would i work out 5x-1=6-3x

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Question 10452: How would i work out 5x-1=6-3x
Answer by askmemath(368) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x-1=6-3x
Bring all the terms containing x to 1 side and put the remaining terms on the other side.
However,when variable move from side to another, the sign changes
SO
5x+3x = 6+1 (Subtraction on 1 side becomes addition on the other)
8x = 7
x = 7/8