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3+x=2\left(2x-1\right)

User Arutyun Enfendzhyan
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Answer:


x = (5)/(3)

Explanation:


3+x=2(2x−1)


3+x=4x−2


3=4x−2−x


3=3x−2


3+2=3x


5 = 3x


x = (5)/(3)

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User Riley Watkins
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Answer:

  • 5/3

Explanation:

  • 3 + x = 2(2x - 1), open parenthesis
  • 3 + x = 4x - 2
  • 4x - x = 3 + 2, collect like terms
  • 3x = 5, simplify and divide both sides by 3
  • x = 5/3
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