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(4x-1) /2=x+7
4x-1 all over 2 = x +7​

User Snez
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Answer:

x =
(15)/(2)

Explanation:

Given


(4x-1)/(2) = x + 7 ( multiply both sides by 2 to clear the fraction )

4x - 1 = 2(x + 7) ← distribute

4x - 1 = 2x + 14 ( subtract 2x from both sides )

2x - 1 = 14 ( add 1 to both sides )

2x = 15 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x =
(15)/(2)

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