3x+5=X+1

To solve the equation \( 3x + 5 = x + 1 \), follow these steps: 1. Start by isolating \( x \) on one side of the equation. You can do this by subtracting \( x \) from both sides: \[ 3x - x + 5 = 1 \] This simplifies to: \[ 2x + 5 = 1 \] 2. Next, subtract 5 from both sides: \[ 2x + 5 - 5 = 1 - 5 \] This simplifies to: \[ 2x = -4 \] 3. Finally, divide both sides by 2 to solve for \( x \): \[ x = -2 \] So, the solution to the equation \( 3x + 5 = x + 1 \) is \[ \boxed{-2} \]