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Solve for x.
3(x + 5)-2(x+2)=20
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9
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User Giladbu
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x = 9

Explanation:

3(x+5)-2(x+2)=20

3x +15 - 2x - 4 = 20

3x - 2x = 20 + 4 - 15

x = 24 - 15

x = 9

User Thriggle
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Answer:

the answer is 9

Explanation:

if you use distributive property you'll find your answer

User Reda
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