To simplify the expression \( x + 4 + 2x - 1 \), you can combine like terms:
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Combine the \( x \) terms: \[ x + 2x = 3x \]
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Combine the constant terms: \[ 4 - 1 = 3 \]
Putting it all together: \[ x + 4 + 2x - 1 = 3x + 3 \]
So, the equivalent expression is \( 3x + 3 \).