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5x-(x-2)=2/3(9x+3)+1 solve the linear equation for x?

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Explanation:

5x - (x - 2) = 2/3 × (9x + 3) + 1

5x - x + 2 = 6x + 2 + 1

4x = 6x + 1

0 = 2x + 1

-1 = 2x

x = -1/2 = -0.5

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