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(x) + (x + 1) + (x + 2) = 75

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Answer: x=24

Explanation:

step 1: remove parenthesis x+x+1+x+2=75

step 2: collect like terms 3x+3=75

step 3: move the constant to the right side of equation 3x=75-3

step 4: subtract 3x=72

step 5: divide both sides by three to get x by itself x=24

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