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3x+2(x+4)=5(x+1)+3. Show work please

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First, we distribute the 2 through the parenthesis.

3x+2x+8=5(x+1)+3

Then we distribute the 5 through the parenthesis

3x+2x+8=5x+5+3


Collect the like terms

5x+8=5x+5+3

Add the numbers

5x+8=5x+8

The statement is true for any value of x, because both sides are identical

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