The solution to the given linear equation is x=1
Linear equations are equations that has a leading degree of 1.
Given the linear equation as shown below;
8x - 5= 2x + 1
Subtract 2x from both sides
8x - 2x - 5 = 2x + 1-2x
6x - 5 Â = 1
Add 5 to both sides
6x - 5 + 5 = 5 + 1
6x  = 6
Divide both sides by 6
6x/6 = 6/6
x = 1
Hence the solution to the given linear equation is x=1
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