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Carey solves the equation 4 (2 x minus 1) + 5 = 3 + 2 (x + 1) by applying the distributive property on both sides of the equation. The result is 8 x minus 4 + 5 = 3 + 2 x + 2. Carey then wants to combine like terms. Which are the terms Carey should combine?

User Turnkey
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Explanation:

4( 2x - 1) + 5 = 3 + 2(x + 1)

8x - 4 + 5 = 3 + 2x + 2

Solving like terms

8x + 1 = 2x + 5

Bringing like terms on one side

8x - 2x = 5-1

6x = 4

For finding the value of x

X = 4/6 = 2/3

User Abdullah Al Fahad
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Answer:

8x + 2x

Explanation:

ok this is right don't go for the other one

User Joselito
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