Question

What is value of x
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Answer 1

x=10

Explanation:

Lets use a ratio.

3:2 (12 to 8)

We need to scale the x+4 up 3/2 to be equal to 2x+1

(3/2) x+4 = 2x+1

1.5x+6=2x+1

-1.5x -1.5x

6=0.5x+1

-1 -1

0.5x=5

x=10