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3x+5=8(x-2)+1 Solve the following equation for x
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3x+5=8(x-2)+1
Solve the following equation for x

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Answer: x=4

Explanation:

1. 3x+5 = 8x-16+1

2. 3x+5 = 8x-15

3. 3x+20 = 8x

4. 20 = 5x

5. x = 4

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