SOLUTION: Please help me solve this equation: {{{4x+1=2x+12}}}

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Question 711707: Please help me solve this equation: 4x%2B1=2x%2B12
Answer by tutor_paul(519) About Me  (Show Source):
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4x%2B1=2x%2B12
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Add -2x to both sides of the equation:
2x%2B1=12
Add -1 to both sides of the equation:
2x=11
Divide each side of the equation by 2 and you are done:
highlight%28x=11%2F2%29
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