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1=5\left(x-1\right)+1
Subtract 3 from 4 to get 1.
1=5x-5+1
Use the distributive property to multiply 5 by x-1.
1=5x-4
Add -5 and 1 to get -4.
5x-4=1
Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.
5x=1+4
Add 4 to both sides.
5x=5
Add 1 and 4 to get 5.
x=\frac{5}{5}
Divide both sides by 5.
x=1
Divide 5 by 5 to get 1.