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7x-(6x-1)=2. What is the answer?

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Answer:

x=1

Explanation:

User Animesh Mangla
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Answer:

1

Explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

7x−(6x−1)=2

7x+−1(6x−1)=2(Distribute the Negative Sign)

7x+−1(6x)+(−1)(−1)=2

7x+−6x+1=2

(7x+−6x)+(1)=2(Combine Like Terms)

x+1=2

x+1=2

Step 2: Subtract 1 from both sides.

x+1−1=2−1

x=1

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