SOLUTION: what is the value of x inthe equation 2(x-3)+1=19

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Question 398463: what is the value of x inthe equation 2(x-3)+1=19
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2%28x-3%29%2B1=19 Start with the given equation.


2x-6%2B1=19 Distribute.


2x-5=19 Combine like terms on the left side.


2x=19%2B5 Add 5 to both sides.


2x=24 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2824%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x.


x=12 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=12


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