Question 596296
{{{3(x-2)+1=7}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{3x-6+1=7}}} Distribute.



{{{3x-5=7}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{3x=7+5}}} Add {{{5}}} to both sides.



{{{3x=12}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(12)/(3)}}} Divide both sides by {{{3}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=4}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=4}}}