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2. Which equation is equivalent to 2 + 4x = 5 - 3(x + 1)? A. 2 + 4x = 2x - 3 B. 2 + 4% = 5 - 3 -3. C. 6x = 5-(+ 1). D. 2 + 4 = 2/5 1).​

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Answer:

B) 2 + 4x = 5 - 3 - 3x

Explanation:

By simplifying JUST the right side and re-arranging them

2 + 4x = 5 - 3(x + 1),

2 + 4x = 5 - 3x -3,

2 + 4x = 5 -3 - 3x

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