\[3x+5=1\]

1
Subtract 55 from both sides.
3x=153x=1-5

2
Simplify  151-5  to  4-4.
3x=43x=-4

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

Done

Decimal Form: -1.333333

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