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Getting x on one side of equal and numbers on the other
2(x+5)=3x+1

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Explanation:

Hi...

2x+10=3x+1

10-1=3x-2x

9=x

User Slashlos
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Answer:

x=9

Explanation:

2(x+5)=3x+1

Distribute the 2: 2x+10=3x+1

Subtract 1 from both sides: 2x+9=3x

Subtract 2x from both sides: 9=1x

Divide: x=9