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4x+1=2x-5 what is the answer

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Answer:

-3

Explanation:

4x+1=2x-5

-1 -1

4x= 2x-6

-2x -2x

2x=-6

/2 /2

x=-3

User Acs
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Answer: x=-3
Steps: move the like terms
4x-2x=-5-1
2x=-5-1
Calculate the difference
2x=-6
Divide both sides by 2 and you get x=-3

Hope this helps ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ
User Lastmjs
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