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What does x equal? I hate these and I’m really bad at them

What does x equal? I hate these and I’m really bad at them-example-1
User Kfrisbie
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Answer:

x = 1.5

Explanation:

2(3x + 1) = 11

Distribute the 2 (use order of operations)

6x + 2 = 11

Combine like terms

6x = 9

Divide 6 from both sides

x = 9/6

Simplify!

x= 1.5

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