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x+2=8-\left(2x+1\right)
Multiply both sides of the equation by 2.
x+2=8-2x-1
To find the opposite of 2x+1, find the opposite of each term.
x+2=7-2x
Subtract 1 from 8 to get 7.
x+2+2x=7
Add 2x to both sides.
3x+2=7
Combine x and 2x to get 3x.
3x=7-2
Subtract 2 from both sides.
3x=5
Subtract 2 from 7 to get 5.
x=\frac{5}{3}
Divide both sides by 3.