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Solve the equation.
-3x + 1 + 10x = x + 4

User Spiralx
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Answer:

x = 1/2

Explanation:

-3x + 1 + 10x = x + 4

Combine like terms

7x+1 = x+4

Subtract x from each side

7x-x+1 = x-x+4

6x+1 =4

Subtract 1 from each side

6x+1-1 = 4-1

6x = 3

Divide each side by 6

6x/6 = 3/6

x = 1/2

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