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Solve the equation x + (x + 2) + (x + 3) = 23 for x,
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Solve the equation x + (x + 2) + (x + 3) = 23 for x,

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Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

x + (x + 2) + (x + 3) = 23

=> x + x + 2 + x + 3 = 23

=> x + x + x + 2 + 3 = 23

=> 3x + 5 = 23

=> 3x = 23 - 5

=> 3x = 18

=> x = 18/6

=> x = 3

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