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How do you simplify this equation

How do you simplify this equation-example-1
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3x + 3 = 2x + 22
^ ^
x + 3 = 22
^ ^
x = 19

User Paolo Brandoli
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3 ( x + 1) = 2 ( x + 11) Use the Distributive Property
3x + 3 = 2x + 22 Subtract 2x from both sides
x + 3 = 22 Subtract 3 from both sides
x = 19
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