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3x + 2(x - 5) = 25
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Answer:

x = 7

Explanation:

3x + 2(x - 5) = 25

→ Expand brackets

3x + 2x - 10 = 25

→ Add the 'x's together

5x - 10 = 25

→ Add 10 to both sides to isolate 5x

5x = 35

→ Divide both sides by 5 to isolate x

x = 7

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