SOLUTION: Please could you help find the value of x in the following equation: 2(x+1)=3x Many thanks

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Question 211857: Please could you help find the value of x in the following equation:
2(x+1)=3x
Many thanks
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, RAY100:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2%28x%2B1%29=3x Start with the given equation


2x%2B2=3x Distribute


2=3x-2x Subtract 2x from both sides.


2=x Combine like terms.


x=2 Rearrange the equation


So the solution is x=2

Answer by RAY100(1637) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2(x+1)=3x,,,,,distribute 2
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2x +2 =3x,,,,,,,,subtract 2x
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2 = x,,,,,,,,,answer
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check, 2{(2)+1} =3(2)
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2{3} = 3{2}
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6=6,,,,,,,,,,ok