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Solve for x: 3(x+1)=5(x-2)+7
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Solve for x: 3(x+1)=5(x-2)+7

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Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

3 ( x + 1 ) = 5 ( x- 2 ) + 7

Expand

3 x + 3 = 5 x - 10 + 7

Minus 5 x from both sides

- 2 x + 3 = - 10 + 7

Minus 3 from both sides

- 2 x = - 10 + 4

Simplify

- 2 x = - 6

Divide both sides by - 2

x = 3

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