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5x-3=4+2\left(x+1\right)
Multiply both sides of the equation by 4, the least common multiple of 4,2.
5x-3=4+2x+2
Use the distributive property to multiply 2 by x+1.
5x-3=6+2x
Add 4 and 2 to get 6.
5x-3-2x=6
Subtract 2x from both sides.
3x-3=6
Combine 5x and -2x to get 3x.
3x=6+3
Add 3 to both sides.
3x=9
Add 6 and 3 to get 9.
x=\frac{9}{3}
Divide both sides by 3.
x=3
Divide 9 by 3 to get 3.