Solve for x, simplifyb. 1+2x-x= x-5+x

Start by combining the like terms on both sides of the equation.  On the left, the like terms are 2x and -x (because both contain an x), and on the right, the like terms are x and x (both contain an x).

Left:

2x-x=x

Right:

x+x=2x

Now, the equation reads: 1+x=-5+2x.  You now need to isolate the variable by subtracting x from both sides:

1=-5+x

You can solve this like any other equation:

*Add 5 to both sides*

6=x

The answer is x=6.

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