SOLUTION: what is the value of x in the equation 4(2x+1)=27+3(2x-5)

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Question 915246: what is the value of x in the equation 4(2x+1)=27+3(2x-5)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.


Distribute.


Combine like terms on the right side.


Subtract from both sides.


Subtract from both sides.


Combine like terms on the left side.


Combine like terms on the right side.


Divide both sides by to isolate .


Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is


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