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3 (x+5) = x+19 how do you solve

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1) Distribute : 3x + 15 = x +19
2) Subtract x from both sides of equation : 2x + 15= 19
3) Subtract 15 from both sides of equation : 2x = 4
4) Divide 2 from both sides of the equation : x = 2
Therefore, x = 2
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