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2+9x=3(4x+1)-1
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User Mannaggia
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Answer:

x = 0

Explanation:

Given

2 + 9x = 3(4x + 1) - 1 ← distribute and simplify right side

2 + 9x = 12x + 3 - 1

2 + 9x = 12x + 2 ( subtract 9x from both sides )

2 = 3x + 2 ( subtract 2 from both sides )

0 = 3x ( divide both sides by 3 )

x = 0

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