SOLUTION: Solve 8x � 11 = 2x + 1

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8x � 11 = 2x + 1 This question is from textbook

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Solve
8x � 11 = 2x + 1
-2x+8x-11=-2x+2x+1
6x-11=1
6x-11+11=1+11
6x=12
6x/6=12/6

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Check by substituting x=2 into the original equation and see if bothe sides = when x is 2
8(2)-11=2(2)+1
16-11=4+1
5=5 We're right!!!
Happy Calculating!!!
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