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2x + 1=4x-3 solve for x

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Answer:

x = 2

Explanation:

To start, you want to isolate x.

To do so, get all the x terms to one side.

2x + 1 = 4x - 3

Subtract -4x on both sides.

-2x + 1 = -3

Then, subtract 1 on both sides.

-2x = -4

Finally, divide -2 on both sides.

x = 2

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