what x in the equation 3/5(5x-15)=4x+1-3x

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3/5(5x-15)=4x+1-3x

First distribute:
3x - 9 = 4x + 1 - 3x

Combine like terms:
3x - 9 = x + 1

Subtract x from both sides:
2x - 9 = 1

Add 9 to both sides:
2x = 10

divide both sides by 2:
x = 5

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