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Question 876310: How do I anser 4x+1=2x+12
Plz help me its maths homework that due in tommorow. I need it asap
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 

Hi

Idea is to GATHER Like Terms and GET x-term alone on one side of the Equation

4x+1=2x+12    Add -1 and -2x to both sides of = sign

  2x = 11

   x = 11/2  0r 5  1/2  0r 5.5