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3(x-5) = 2(x-5)+x true or false?

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Answer:

FALSE

Explanation:

In order to solve this equation,

First, we must write it out

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

Then, we must use the Distributive Property

3x - 15 = 2x - 10 + x

Next, we must Combine Like Terms

3x - 15 = 3x - 10

Finally, we can Subtract The Coefficients

-15 = -10

Because -15 does not equal to -10, this equation has no solution

IT IS FALSE

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