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Pls help find x so i can substitute

Pls help find x so i can substitute-example-1
User Terrornado
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Explanation:


4x - 1 = 2(x + 7) \\ 4x - 2x = 14 + 1 \\ 2x = 15 \\ x = 7.2

User Vamshi
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Explanation:

A)

4x-1= 2(x+7)

4x-2x=14+1

2x=15

x=7.5 .... you can do it on calculator as well

B.

3(3x+2)=2x+13

9x-2x=13-6

7x=7

x=1

User PhilT
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