\[5x-5=1\]

1
Add 55 to both sides.
5x=1+55x=1+5

2
Simplify  1+51+5  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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