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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