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3(x-2) + 1 = 2(x-4) + x + 13

User Jay Kumo
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3(x - 2) + 1 = 2(x - 4) + x + 13

3x - 6 + 1 = 2x - 8 + x + 13

3x + 7 = 3x + 5

3x + 7 = 3x + 5

-5 -5

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3x + 2 = 3x

-3x -3x

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Because there is no x, there is no solution

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