Question

Solve the equation

3x + 2(4x - 6) = 8x + 1
What is the value for x?
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Answer 1

Answer: x=13/3

Explanation:

3x+2(4x-6)=8x+1

open brackets

3x+8x-12=8x+1

Collect like terms

3x+8x-8x=12+1

3x=13

divide both side by 3

3x/3=13/3

x=13/3

Answer 2

4 1/3 or 4.33 or 13/3 depending on the form your teacher requires

Explanation:

3x+2(4x-6) = 8x+1

3x+ 8x-12 = 8x+1

11x-12=8x+1

11x-12+12= 8x+1+12

11x=8x+13

11x-8x= 8x-8x+13

3x=13

3x/3= 13/3

x=4.333 or 4 1/3