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2(x+5) = 3x+1

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Answer: x=9

Step-by-step explanation: 2(x+5+)=3x+1 or 2x+10=3x+1

User Gombat
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Answer:

x = 9

Explanation:

2(x + 5) = 3x + 1 Distribute the 2

2x + 10 = 3x + 1 Subtract 2x from both sides

10 = x + 1 Subtract from both sides

9 = x

Check:

2(x + 5) = 3x + 1

2(9 + 5) = 3(9)+1

2(14) = 27 + 1

28 = 28

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