Solve for x: 9x+16=6x+1

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To solve for x, we need to isolate x on one side of the equation. We can do this by subtracting 6x from both sides:

9x + 16 - 6x = 6x + 1 - 6x

Simplifying:

3x + 16 = 1

Next, we can subtract 16 from both sides:

3x + 16 - 16 = 1 - 16

Simplifying:

3x = -15

Finally, we can divide both sides by 3:

(3x)/3 = (-15)/3

Simplifying:

x = -5

Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = -5.