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2/3x + 1 = 5

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Answer:

2/12

Explanation:

2/3x + 1 = 5

2/3x = 5 - 1

2/3x = 4

3x(2/3x) = 4(3x)

2 = 12x

x = 2/12


(2)/(3( (2)/(12)) ) - 1 = 5

User David Potter
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Answer: x = 6

Explanation:

2/3x + 1 = 5

2/3x = 4

2x = 12

x = 6

User Abraham Yusuf
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