Solve for x

2x - 1 - 1 = x - 3 - (-5 + x)

x=2

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

2x-1-1=x-3 - (-5+x)

2x-1-1=x-3+-1 (-5+x) (Distribute the Negative Sign)

2x-1-1=x+-3 + (-1) (-5) + -1x

2x-1-1=x+-3+5+-x

2x+-1+-1=x+-3+5+-x

(2x) + (-1+-1) = (x+-x) + (-3+5) (Combine Like Terms)

2x+-2=2

2x-2=2

Step 2: Add 2 to both sides.

2x-2+2=2+2

2x=4

Step 3: Divide both sides by 2.

2x

2

=

4

2

x=2