<h3><u>The value of x is equal to 8.</u></h3>
3(x + 1) = 19 + x
<em><u>Distributive property.</u></em>
3x + 3 = 19 + x
<em><u>Subtract x from both sides.</u></em>
2x + 3 = 19
<em><u>Subtract 3 from both sides.</u></em>
2x = 16
<em><u>Divide both sides by 2.</u></em>
x = 8
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