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

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Explanation:


2(x + 2) + 2 = 2(x + 3) + 1 \\ 2x + 4 + 2 = 2x + 6 + 1 \\ 2x + 6 = 2x + 7 \\ 2x - 2x = 7 - 6 \\ 0 = 1

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Answer:

Explanation:

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

2x+4+2=2x+6+1

2x+6=2x+7

0x=1

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