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4x +1 =2x + 5

Need the answer please explain in detail because I’m writing a half page on how to solve it

User Ken Li
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4x+1=2x+5
4x-2x=5-1
2x=4
x=2
User Toby Jackson
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Answer:

x=2

Explanation:

4x+1=2x+5

-2x -2x

2x+1=5

-1 -1

2x=4

2x/2

4/2

x= 2

sorry I didn't explain better but here

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