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For which value of x is the equation 2(1+x)=x+3 true?

User Kodeaben
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Answer:

idk uwu

Explanation:

x=1

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User Erich
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Answer:


x=1 satisfies the equation.

Explanation:

We need to manipulate this equation to isolate and solve for x. See my work below:


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

Please let me know if you have any other questions about this or anything else.

Thanks!

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