SOLUTION: equation 2x + 3 = 3x -1 what is the value of x

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Question 643920: equation 2x + 3 = 3x -1 what is the value of x
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x%2B3=3x-1 Start with the given equation.


2x=3x-1-3 Subtract 3 from both sides.


2x-3x=-1-3 Subtract 3x from both sides.


-x=-1-3 Combine like terms on the left side.


-x=-4 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-4%29%2F%28-1%29 Divide both sides by -1 to isolate x.


x=4 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=4