\[5x-1=6\]

1
Add 11 to both sides.
5x=6+15x=6+1

2
Simplify  6+16+1  to  77.
5x=75x=7

3
Divide both sides by 55.
x=75x=\frac{7}{5}

Done

Decimal Form: 1.4

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