\[5x-3=1\]

1
Add 33 to both sides.
5x=1+35x=1+3

2
Simplify  1+31+3  to  44.
5x=45x=4

3
Divide both sides by 55.
x=45x=\frac{4}{5}

Done

Decimal Form: 0.8

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