\[2x+3=5x-1\]
1
Subtract 2x2x from both sides.
3=5x−1−2x3=5x-1-2x

2
Simplify  5x−1−2x5x-1-2x  to  3x−13x-1.
3=3x−13=3x-1

3
Add 11 to both sides.
3+1=3x3+1=3x

4
Simplify  3+13+1  to  44.
4=3x4=3x

5
Divide both sides by 33.
43=x\frac{4}{3}=x

6
Switch sides.
x=43x=\frac{4}{3}

Done

Decimal Form: 1.333333

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