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Is x = 3 a solution to the equation below? (substitute and check if they equal each other)

2(2x+1)+x=8x+2-3x


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Answer:

yes

Explanation:

2(2(3)+1) + 3= 8(3)+2-3(3)

14+3=24+2-9

17=17

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