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If the expression 3x+2 is equal to 15 for some value of x, then what is the value of 9x+5

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3x + 2 = 15

3x = 15-2

3x = 13

x = 13/3 = 4.33

9x + 5 = 9(4.33) + 5 = 39 + 5 = 44