Question

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Level 4 algebra.
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4 (3x - 5) + 2 (x + 3) = 1

Answer 1

x=15/14;

First, distribute to parenthesis

12x-20+2x+6=1

Next, combine like terms

14x-14=1

Now solve for x

14x-14(+14)=1(+14)

14x(/14)=15(/14)

x=15/14

Answer 2

12x-20+2x+6=1

14x=21

x=21/14=3/2