Question

3(2x+1)=7x-2 find the value of x

Answer 1

5

Explanation:

3 ( 2x + 1 ) = 7x - 2

Step 1 : Remove the parentheses

6x + 3 = 7x - 2

Step 2 : Move the variable to the left-hand side and move extra number the right-hand side

6x + 3 = 7x - 2

-7x -3 -7x -3

6x - 7x = -2 - 3

Step 3 : Combine like terms

-x = -5

Step 4 : Change the sign to make x positive

x = 5

SOLUTION : x = 5

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Answer 2

5

Explanation:

3(2x+1)=7x-2

6x + 3 = 7x - 2

6x - 7x = -2 - 3

-x = -5 /(-1)

x = 5