Question

Solve: 2x + 18 - 1 = 33

Answer 1

Answer:
`x=8`

Simplify both sides of the equation

`2x+18+-1=33`

`(2x)+(18+-1)=33`(Combine Like Terms)

`2x+17=33`

Subtract 17 from both sides

`2x+17-17=33-17\\2x=16`

Divide both sides by 2

`2x/2=16/2\\x=8`

Answer 2

`2x + 18 - 1 = 33 \\ 2x + 17 = 33 \\ 2x = 33 - 17 \\ 2x = 16 \\ (2x)/(2) = (16)/(2) \\ x = 8`

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