How do I check to see if the solution is 1 for the equation $2x+1=3$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2014-11-16T17:30:29

If the solution of the equation is 1, it means that x= 1 will make the two sides equal.

2x + 1 = 3

2.1 + 1 = 3

2 + 1 = 3

3 = 3

x is the solution of the equation.

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