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How do you solve two step equations like 2x+1=9

User DeltaLima
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2x+1=9
subtract 1 from both sides

2x=8
divide by 2 on both sided

x=4
User Rens Baardman
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2x + 1 = 9
- 1 = -1
^the 1's cancel
2x = 8
x = 8/2
x = 4 <--- that is the answer

hope this helps :)


User McZonk
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