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Determine the value of the variable. -(4x+1) = 3(2x-1) Plz show your work

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Answer:
x=(1)/(5)

Explanation:

Remove the parenthesis:


-(4x+1)=3(2x-1)


-4x-1=(2x-1)

Move the terms:


-4x-1=6x-3


-4x-6x-1=-3

Collect like terms:


-4x-6x=-3+1


-10x=-3+1

Divide both sides:


-10x=-2


x=(1)/(5)

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