Question

How would i solve this problem 2x-5=4x-1?

Answer 1

2 x - 5 = 4 x - 1 
combine variables and constants we get
2 x - 4 x = -1 + 5
- 2 x = 4 
dividing - 2 on other side
x = 4 / - 2 
x = - 2 answer...

Answer 2

2x-5=4x-1
    +5=   +5
2x=4x+4
-4x=-4x
-2x=4
x=-2