SOLUTION: Solve this equation please. 2x+1=13 thank you

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Question 197266: Solve this equation please.

2x+1=13

thank you
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x%2B1=13 Start with the given equation.


2x=13-1 Subtract 1 from both sides.


2x=12 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2812%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x.


x=6 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=6