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Solve for 3x + 5(x - 2) = 14​
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Solve for 3x + 5(x - 2) = 14​

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distribute the 5 throughout the x-2
3x+ 5x - 10 = 14
8x-10= 14
add 10 to both sides
8x=24
divide 8 both sides
x = 3
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