SOLUTION: 2(x+1)=3x-1 Solve for x

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Question 250395: 2(x+1)=3x-1 Solve for x
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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2%28x%2B1%29=3x-1 Start with the given equation.


2x%2B2=3x-1 Distribute.


2x=3x-1-2 Subtract 2 from both sides.


2x-3x=-1-2 Subtract 3x from both sides.


-x=-1-2 Combine like terms on the left side.


-x=-3 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-3%29%2F%28-1%29 Divide both sides by -1 to isolate x.


x=3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=3

Answer by mathitutor(25) About Me  (Show Source):
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2(x+1)=3x-1
=> 2x + 2 = 3x - 1
=> 3x -2x = 2 + 1
=> x = 3