2x +3 + (4x-1)/2 = 10 The divisor (2) is the biggest problem right now so we need to get it on its own...
(4x-1)/2 = 10-2x-3 Equation has been rearranged!
4x-1 = 2(10-2x-3) Now we can eliminate the divisor by multiplying both sides by 2
4x-1 = 20-4x-6 Expand the brackets
4x-1 = 14-4x Simplify
8x = 15 Group terms of x on one side and simplify
x = 15/8 Divide both sides by 8 to find the value of x on its own and you're golden!
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