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Analyzing Solution Sets to Linear Equations with the Variable on Both Sides

2x + 5 = 3 + 2(x + 1)

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You start by distributing from the 2 into the parentheses for x which will become 2x and 2. Next you may start canceling out. get either 2x and cancel it out with the other you should at this point then have X+5=3+1 combine like terms.
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Answer: it will need to be rewritten so that the variable is only on one side of the equation

Step-by-step explanation:f the equation contains fractions, you may elect to multiply both sides of the equation by the least common denominator

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