Question 81557
{{{10x+3=4(x-1)+1}}}
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+3=4x-4+1}}}
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(x=-1)}}}
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