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If 3x - 5 = 22, find the value of 2x.
a. 6
b. 24
c. 12
d. 18

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Answer:

d. 18

Explanation:

3x - 5 = 22

3x = 27

x = 9

Then, 2x is equal to:

= 2(9)

= 18

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