\[5x+1=3\]

1
Subtract 11 from both sides.
5x=315x=3-1

2
Simplify  313-1  to  22.
5x=25x=2

3
Divide both sides by 55.
x=25x=\frac{2}{5}

Done

Decimal Form: 0.4

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