How to solve your problem
Topics: Algebra, Quadratic Equation
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2x+1=x-3
2x+1=x−3
Solve
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Subtract
1
1
1
from both sides of the equation
2
+
1
=
−
3
2x+1=x-3
2x+1=x−3
2
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1
−
1
=
−
3
−
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2x+1{\color{#c92786}{-1}}=x-3{\color{#c92786}{-1}}
2x+1−1=x−3−1
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Simplify
Subtract the numbers
Subtract the numbers
2
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4
2x=x-4
2x=x−4
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Subtract
x
x
from both sides of the equation
2
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2x=x-4
2x=x−4
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4
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2x{\color{#c92786}{-x}}=x-4{\color{#c92786}{-x}}
2x−x=x−4−x
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Simplify
Combine like terms
Multiply by 1
Combine like terms
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x=-4
x=−4
Solution
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