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Solve 3x + 2 = 5.

x = 1
x = 2
x = 3
x = 4

User Heinob
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The answer is x=1


Detailed explanation:

If x=1 then 3(1)=3+2=5
User DChhapgar
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Answer: x = 1

Explanation:

3x + 2 = 5

Subtract two from both sides:

3x = 3

divide by 3 (both sides)

x = 1

Check by plugging in:

3(1) + 2 = 5

3+2 = 5 √

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