\[5x-1=5\]

1
Add 11 to both sides.
5x=5+15x=5+1

2
Simplify  5+15+1  to  66.
5x=65x=6

3
Divide both sides by 55.
x=65x=\frac{6}{5}

Done

Decimal Form: 1.2

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