SOLUTION: can you explain how to do this problem x+26=2x+1(x+4)

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Question 482501: can you explain how to do this problem x+26=2x+1(x+4)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+26=2x+1(x+4)
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x + 26 = 2x + x+4
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x + 26 = 3x+4
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22 = 2x
x = 11
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Cheers,
Stan H.