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7x-3x-\left(-1\right)=5
To find the opposite of 3x-1, find the opposite of each term.
7x-3x+1=5
The opposite of -1 is 1.
4x+1=5
Combine 7x and -3x to get 4x.
4x=5-1
Subtract 1 from both sides.
4x=4
Subtract 1 from 5 to get 4.
x=\frac{4}{4}
Divide both sides by 4.
x=1
Divide 4 by 4 to get 1.