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3x + 1 = 2x + 5
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User Alijah
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Answer:

x = 4

Explanation:

Combine like terms.

3x- 2x = 1x

New Equation: 1x + 1 = 5

Subtract 1 from 5.

New Equation: 1x = 4

Divide 1 from both sides. 1x / 1 cancels out and 4 / 1 = 4.

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