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If 3x + 1 = 9x - 2, find the value of 21 + x.

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Given,

⇒ 3x + 1 = 9x - 2

⇒ 3x + 1 = (32)x - 2

⇒ 3x + 1 = 32(x - 2)

⇒ 3x + 1 = 32x - 4

⇒ x + 1 = 2x - 4

⇒ 2x - x = 1 + 4

⇒ x = 5.

Substituting value of x in 21 + x we get,

⇒ 21 + x = 21 + 5 = 26 = 64.

Hence, 21 + x = 64.

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