\[2x-1=5\]

1
Add 11 to both sides.
2x=5+12x=5+1

2
Simplify  5+15+1  to  66.
2x=62x=6

3
Divide both sides by 22.
x=62x=\frac{6}{2}

4
Simplify  62\frac{6}{2}  to  33.
x=3x=3

Done

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