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What is 2x+1=4x-5? i really need help with this

User AKMalkadi
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Answer:

x=3

Explanation:

User Wisely D Cruizer
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Answer:

x=3

Explanation:

2x+1=4x-5

Subtract 2x from each side

2x-2x+1=4x-2x-5

1 = 2x-5

Add 5 to each side

1+5 = 2x-5+5

6 =2x

Divide each side by 2

6/2 =2x/2

3 =x

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