-5=3x+1

Let's solve for \( x \) in the equation \(-5 = 3x + 1 \).

Step 1: Subtract 1 from both sides: \[ -5 - 1 = 3x + 1 - 1 \] \[ -6 = 3x \]

Step 2: Divide both sides by 3: \[ x = \frac{-6}{3} \] \[ x = -2 \]

Final answer: \[ x = -2 \]