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Solve for x: 4(2x - 1) + 7 = 6x + x + 9

User Zdd
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2 Answers

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Answer:

X = 1

Explanation:

4(2x-1)+7=6x+x+9

8x-4+7=6x+x+9

8x+3=7x+9

Subtract -8 from 8x and 7x

3=-1x+9

Subtract 9 from the 3 and the 9

-6=-1x

Divide the -6 by the -1

X=1

I hope this helps you out!

User Munchkin
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3 votes

Answer:

x=6

Explanation:

4(2x - 1) + 7 = 6x + x + 9

8x - 4 + 7 = 6x + x + 9

8x-6x-x=9+4-7

x=6

User Tsurahman
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