SOLUTION: In the equation, 3(x-2)+1=7 what is the value of x ?

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Question 596296: In the equation, 3(x-2)+1=7 what is the value of x ?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3%28x-2%29%2B1=7 Start with the given equation.


3x-6%2B1=7 Distribute.


3x-5=7 Combine like terms on the left side.


3x=7%2B5 Add 5 to both sides.


3x=12 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2812%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x=4 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=4