Question 369924
{{{2(x+1)=3x-1}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{2x+2=3x-1}}} Distribute.



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



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



{{{-x=-1-2}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-x=-3}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-3)/(-1)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-1}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=3}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=3}}} 



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