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

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⇒ 3x + 1 = 9x - 3

⇒ 3x + 1 = (32)x - 3

⇒ 3x + 1 = 32(x - 3)

⇒ 3x + 1 = 32x - 6

⇒ x + 1 = 2x - 6

⇒ 2x - x = 1 + 6

⇒ x = 7.

Substituting value of x in 21 + x, we get :

⇒ 21 + 7 = 28 = 256.

Hence, 21 + x = 256.

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