How to solve 2x + 5 = 5x - 1

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$2x+5=5x-1$$

Solve for x

$x=2$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Subtract $5x$ from both sides.

$$2x+5-5x=-1$$

Combine $2x$ and $-5x$ to get $-3x$.

$$-3x+5=-1$$

Subtract $5$ from both sides.

$$-3x=-1-5$$

Subtract $5$ from $-1$ to get $-6$.

$$-3x=-6$$

Divide both sides by $-3$.

$$x=\frac{-6}{-3}$$

Divide $-6$ by $-3$ to get $2$.

$$x=2$$

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