SOLUTION: 4x - 1 = 2x + 5

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Question 608116: 4x - 1 = 2x + 5
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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4x-1=2x%2B5 Start with the given equation.


4x=2x%2B5%2B1 Add 1 to both sides.


4x-2x=5%2B1 Subtract 2x from both sides.


2x=5%2B1 Combine like terms on the left side.


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

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