Question 520829
{{{2(x-1)=4}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{2x-2=4}}} Distribute.



{{{2x=4+2}}} Add {{{2}}} to both sides.



{{{2x=6}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(6)/(2)}}} Divide both sides by {{{2}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=3}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


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


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