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5 x negative 3 plus 2X equals 41

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5(x - 3) + 2x = 41
distribute the 5 to both x and -3

5x - 15 + 2x = 41

5x + 2x - 15 (+15) = 41 (+15)

5x + 2x = 41 + 15

7x = 56

7x/7 = 56/7

x = 8

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