Question

Solve Equations: 2(x+3)-1=7x

Answer 1

distribute the 2

Answer 2

so 2x + 6 -1 = 7x

Answer 3

Step 1) Distribute
Step 2) Isolate variable terms
Step 3) Combine terms
Step 4) Divide by the coefficient on the variable

Answer 4

6-1 = 5

Answer 5

so then 2x + 5= 7x
-2x -2x
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5= 5x
x=1

Answer 6

does that help?