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

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This can be solved through steps!

1. Distribute

12x + 9 = 2x - 15 + 5x + 2

2. Combine like terms

12x + 9 = 7x - 13

3. Subtract 7x from both sides

5x + 9 = -13

4. Subtract 9 from both sides

5x = -22

5. Divide 5 on both sides

x = -22/5 OR -4.4
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