Question 177954
{{{7-(3x-1)=5x}}} Start with the given equation



{{{7-3x+1=5x}}} Distribute



{{{7+1=5x+3x}}} Add 3x to both sides.



{{{8=8x}}} Combine like terms.



{{{8/8=x}}} Divide both sides by 8 to isolate "x"



{{{1=x}}} Reduce



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=1}}}