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Solve: 5(x + 2) = 3x + 5

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Answer:

Explanation:

5(x+2)=3x+5

5x+10=3x+5

5x=3x-5

2x=-5

x=-0.4

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Answer:

Exact Form: x = -5/2

Decimal Form: x = -2.5

Mixed Form: x = 2 1/2

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