How to solve 2x - 1 = 16 - x

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$2x-1=16-x$$

Solve for x

$x = \frac{17}{3} = 5\frac{2}{3} \approx 5.666666667$

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Add $x$ to both sides.

$$2x-1+x=16$$

Combine $2x$ and $x$ to get $3x$.

$$3x-1=16$$

Add $1$ to both sides.

$$3x=16+1$$

Add $16$ and $1$ to get $17$.

$$3x=17$$

Divide both sides by $3$.

$$x=\frac{17}{3}$$

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