Inactive Tutor answered 04/01/19
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4(3× +1) + 5×=21
Distribute the 4
4(3x) + 4(1) + 5x = 21
12x + 4 + 5x = 21
Combine like terms
17x + 4 = 21
Solve for x
17x = 17
x = 1
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asked 12/12/18Distributive property and combining like terms
4(3× +1) + 5×=21
Inactive Tutor answered 04/01/19
4(3× +1) + 5×=21
Distribute the 4
4(3x) + 4(1) + 5x = 21
12x + 4 + 5x = 21
Combine like terms
17x + 4 = 21
Solve for x
17x = 17
x = 1
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