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OpenStudy (anonymous):

5-x-x=-1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Simplify the equation. 5 -x-x is the same as 5 - 2x, so: 5-2x = -1 Add 1 to both sides 5 - 2x + 1 = 0 Simplify to: 6 - 2x = 0 add 2x to both sides: 6 = 2x solve for x.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x=3

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