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Solve the following equation and verify your answer:
2x3x+1=-3

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2x3x+1=-3or 2x=-9x-3 [After cross multiplication]or 2x+9x=-3or 11x=-3or x=-311Thus, x=-311 is the solution of the given equation.Check:Substituting x=-311 in the given equation, we get:L.H.S.=2(-311)3(-311)+1=-6-9+11=-62=-3R.H.S.=-3 L.H.S.=R.H.S. for x=-311

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