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What is the value of x in:
3x + 2(x + 1) = 12?
A.12
B.6
C.10
D.2​

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d .2

d will be the answer

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User Nulleight
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Answer:

D

Explanation:

3x + 2(x + 1) = 12 ← distribute and simplify left side

3x + 2x + 2 = 12

5x + 2 = 12 ( subtract 2 from both sides )

5x = 10 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x = 2 → D

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