Question 268272
2x+1=x-5

Since x contains the variable to solve for, move it to the left-hand side of the equation by subtracting x from both sides.
2x+1-x=-5

Since 2x and -x are like terms, add -x to 2x to get x.
x+1=-5

Since 1 does not contain the variable to solve for, move it to the right-hand side of the equation by subtracting 1 from both sides.
x=-1-5

Subtract 5 from -1 to get -6.
x=-6