Question

3(2x + 1 ) = 2(x + 1) + 1

Answer 1

3(2x+1)=2(x+1)+1

Step 1:Simplify both sides of the equation

(3)(2x)+(3)(1)=(2)(x)+(2)(1)+ -(distribute)

6x+3=2x+2+1

6x+3=(2x)+(2+1) -(Combine Like Terms)

6x+3=2x+3

Step 2: Subtract 2x from both sides

6x+3-2x=2x+3-2x

4x+3-3=3-3

4x÷4=0÷4

x=0