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-2\left(-x\right)+2=5+1
Use the distributive property to multiply -2 by -x-1.
2x+2=5+1
Multiply -2 and -1 to get 2.
2x+2=6
Add 5 and 1 to get 6.
2x=6-2
Subtract 2 from both sides.
2x=4
Subtract 2 from 6 to get 4.
x=\frac{4}{2}
Divide both sides by 2.
x=2
Divide 4 by 2 to get 2.