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Solve the equation: 7+ 3(2x - 1) = (4x+8)

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Fenelon, this is the solution:

Let's solve the equation:

7+ 3(2x - 1) = (4x+8)​

1. Solve the parenthesis

7 + 6x - 3 = 4x + 8

2. Like terms:

6x - 4x = 8 + 3 - 7

2x = 4

3. Dividing by 2 at both sides:

2x/2 = 4/2

x = 2

Solved, Fenelon!!

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