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Consider the linear equation: 3(x+1) = 3x + 3

Is x = 5 a solution to this linear equation?
Show your work to prove yes or no.

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Answer:

Yes

Explanation:

3(5+1)=3(5)+3

15+3=15+3

18=18

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