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3(x+2)=2(x+5) what is the solution for this equation

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Answer:

x = 4

Explanation:

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

3x+6=2x+10

-2x -2x

x+6=10

-6 -6

x=4

User Jedik
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Explanation:

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

multiply numbers outside with the numbers inside the bracket

3x+6=2x+10

group like terms

3x-2x=10-6

x=4

therefore x is four(4)

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