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3(2x - 5) - 2 = x + 8
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3(2x - 5) - 2 = x + 8

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x=5

3(2x-5)-2=x+8
6x-15-2=x+8
6x-17=x+8
5x-17=8
5x=25
x=5
User Jakub H
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Answer:

5

Explanation:

3(2x-5)-2=x+8

6x-15-2=x+8

6x-17=x+8

6x-x-17=8

5x-17=8

5x=8+17

5x=25

x=25/5

x=5

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