SOLUTION: Solve 5x – 1 = 3x – 15. Explain each step, and include the Properties of Equality that you used.

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Question 633680: Solve 5x – 1 = 3x – 15. Explain each step, and include the Properties of Equality that you used.
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5x – 1 = 3x – 15

COLLECT LIKE TERMS

5X - 3X = -15 + 1

2X = - 14

DIVIDE BOTH SIDES BY 2

X = -7