2ax + 1 = ax + 5
First, subtract 1 from both sides. / Your problem should look like: 2ax = ax + 5 - 1
Second, simplify ax + 5 - 1 to ax + 4. / Your problem should look like: 2ax = ax + 4
Third, subtract ax from both sides. / Your problem should look like: 2ax - ax = 4
Fourth, simplify 2ax - ax to ax. / Your problem should look like: ax = 4
Fifth, divide both sides by a. / Your problem should look like: x = [tex] \frac{4}{a} [/tex]
Answer: x = [tex] \frac{4}{a} [/tex]
