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3(2x + 1) - 2x = 10

what is x?

3(2x + 1) - 2x = 10 what is x?-example-1
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Firstly, foil 3(2x + 1):
6x+3-2x=10

Next, combine like terms:
4x+3=10

Next, subtract 3 on both sides of the equation:
4x=7

Lastly, divide both sides by 4 and your answer will be
x=(7)/(4)\ \textsf{or}\ 1.75

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