SOLUTION: I need help solving this problem 2(x + 4) − (x + 1) = 10 I get to this point: 2x+2(4)-2x+2(1)=10 and then i get stuck

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Question 351562: I need help solving this problem 2(x + 4) − (x + 1) = 10
I get to this point: 2x+2(4)-2x+2(1)=10 and then i get stuck
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Not sure how you got to that point though.
2%28x%2B4%29-%28x%2B1%29=10
2x%2B8-x-1=10
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x%2B7=10
x=10-7
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