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3(x + 2) = 2x + 5 justification/ reason

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Step-by-step explanation: 3(x+2)=2x+5

3x+6=2x+5

-3x -3x

6=1x+5

-5 -5

1=1x

User Innessa
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Answer:

x = -1

Explanation:

3(x + 2) = 2x + 5

Use the distributive property on the left side.

3x + 6 = 2x + 5

Subtract 2x from both sides. Subtraction property of equality.

x + 6 = 5

Subtract 6 from both sides. Subtraction property of equality.

x = -1

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