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Solve: 2 ( X + 5 ) = 3X + 1 Show your work

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Answer:

x = 9

Explanation:

Given

2(x + 5) = 3x + 1 ← distribute left side

2x + 10 = 3x + 1 ( subtract 2x from both sides )

10 = x + 1 ( subtract 1 from both sides )

9 = x

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