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Solve for x
5(x + 1) = 6x+2

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Step 1:

Expand brackets

5x + 5 = 6x + 2

Step 2:

Get 5x on other side by subtracting

5 = 1x + 2

Step 3 :

Get 2 on other side by subtracting

3 = 1x

X = 3 or - 3

User Anatoli
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Answer:

X = 3

Explanation:

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