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2(x + 6) - (x + 1) = 16

2x + 12 - x - 1 = 16

2x - x = 16 - 12 + 1

x = 5

Extremely easy equation. I hope you actually see how I calculated it in my HEAD, because it's very easy, and fun when you know how to. I hope this helps, and that you learn from it!

X=5

2(x + 6) − (x + 1) = 16

2x+12 - x - 1 = 16

x+11=16

x=5

2x+12 -x -1 =16

x +11 = 16

x= 16-11

x= 5

x = 5 easy

why?

2x + 12 - x-1 = 16

x+11 = 16

x= 16-11 =5

do you understand?

Your answer is X=5. Use the distributive property first to get 2x + 12 -x -1=16. Then combine like terms. Remember that there is always an imaginary "1" behind the "x" whenever there isn't a number behind it. So when combining like terms you get 1x + 11=16. now subtract 11 on each side and you get x=5.

2x+12-x-1=16

x=5

Distribut------> 2x+12-x-1=16

Isolate the variable-----> 2x+12-x-1=16

-12. -12

2x-x-1=4

Combine like things----->1x-1=4

Isolate the variable------->x-1=4

+1=+1

X=5

THAT WAS EASY!!!

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