Question 398463
{{{2(x-3)+1=19}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{2x-6+1=19}}} Distribute.



{{{2x-5=19}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{2x=19+5}}} Add {{{5}}} to both sides.



{{{2x=24}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(24)/(2)}}} Divide both sides by {{{2}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=12}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=12}}} 



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