SOLUTION: Solve for x: 2(x + 1) = 23x

Question 159167This question is from textbook Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: A Combined Approach
: Solve for x: 2(x + 1) = 23x This question is from textbook Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: A Combined Approach

Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2(x + 1) = 23x
.
Start by distributing the 2 (on the left side) to each term inside the ():
2x + 2 = 23x
.
Next, subtract 2x from both sides:
2x + 2 - 2x = 23x - 2x
2 = 21x
.
Finally, divide both sides by 21:
2/21 = x

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