SOLUTION: If 5x = 2x − 6, evaluate 4x + 1

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Question 807550: If 5x = 2x − 6, evaluate 4x + 1
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is x?
5x-2x=2x-6-2x
3x=-6
x=-2

What is 4x+1?
4*(-2)+1
-8+1
-7