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2(4x-1)+3=7
i'm little confused on this

User Satumba
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Answer:

x =
(3)/(4)

Explanation:

Since you cannot subtract -1 from 4x, you multiply 2 × 4x = 8x

Now, you have 8x - 1 + 3 = 7

Seperate the 8x from the other numbers

8x = 1 - 3 + 7 ---> 6

8x = 6

Now simplify

x =
(6)/(8) <----- to reduce, divide the numerator and denominator by 2

Hence,

x =
(3)/(4)

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