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I can’t figure out how to solve 2(x+1) = 2x+1

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Answer:

-1

Explanation:

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Answer:


2(x + 1) = 2x + 1 \\ 2x + 2 = 2x + 1 \\ collecting \: like \: terms \\ 2x - 2x = 1 - 2 \\ 1x = - 1 \\ x = - (1)/(1) \: \: or \: \: x = - 1

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