SOLUTION: what is the answer of {{{ 2x+1=7 }}}.

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Question 690436: what is the answer of +2x%2B1=7+.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x%2B1=7 Start with the given equation.


2x=7-1 Subtract 1 from both sides.


2x=6 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%286%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x.


x=3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=3