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Solve for x. 8x + 1 = 5x + 22​

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Answer:

Explanation:

8x + 1 = 5x + 22

8x - 5x + 1 = 5x- 5x + 22

3x + 1 = 22

3x + 1 - 1 = 22 - 1

3x = 21

x = 7

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