SOLUTION: Please could you help find the value of x in the following equation:
2(x+1)=3x
Many thanks
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Question 211857: Please could you help find the value of x in the following equation:
2(x+1)=3x
Many thanks
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, RAY100:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation
Distribute
Subtract 2x from both sides.
Combine like terms.
Rearrange the equation
So the solution is
Answer by RAY100(1637) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2(x+1)=3x,,,,,distribute 2
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2x +2 =3x,,,,,,,,subtract 2x
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2 = x,,,,,,,,,answer
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check, 2{(2)+1} =3(2)
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2{3} = 3{2}
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6=6,,,,,,,,,,ok
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