document.write( "Question 676233: Solve for the variable. Show all work please. Please also include a check. If the solution is undefined please say so. Thanks :) \r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #420240 by swincher4391(1107)\"\" \"About 
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Cross multiply to get:\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Take the square root:\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"x-2+=++x%2B1\"\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "-x + 2 = x + 1\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "2x = 1\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "x = 1/2
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