SOLUTION: solve for x 10x + 3 = 4(x -1) +1

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Question 81557: solve for x
10x + 3 = 4(x -1) +1
Answer by tutor_paul(519) About Me  (Show Source):
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10x%2B3=4%28x-1%29%2B1
Your goal here is to combine the 'x' terms together as a first step in solving for x. So start by multiplying out that right hand side of the equation:
10x%2B3=4x-4%2B1
Next, get the x terms on one side of the equation and everything else on the other side:
10x-4x=1-4-3
Simplify each side:
6x=-6
Divide each side of the equation by -6 and you are done:
highlight%28x=-1%29
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