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2(x+5)=3x+1 How do I solve this
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2(x+5)=3x+1
How do I solve this

User Andreimarinescu
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Answer:

x = 9

Explanation:

2(x+5)=3x+1

Distributive Property

2x+10=3x+1

Subtract 2x from both sides

10=x+1

Subtract 1 from both sides

9=x

Correct form: x=9

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