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4 (x+1) + 1 + (-x) = 10 + x
Solve for X.

User Rich Seviora
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The answer is x=2 1/2, x=2.5
User Egvo
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Final answer: 5/4

Work:
1. Distribute the 4 to the (x+1)
4x+4+1+(-x)=10+x

2.Simplify
3x+5=10+x

3.Rearrange
3x-x=10-5

4. 4x=5
x=5/4
User Cihan Keser
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