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What is the answer to 2(x - 5 + 2) = 6

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Answer:

x=6

Explanation:

1. Simplify x-5+2x−5+2 to x-3x−3.

2(x-3)=6

2. Divide both sides by 2.

x−3=6/2

3 Simplify 6/2 to 3.t

x-3=3x−3=3

4 Add 3 to both sides.

x=3+3

5 Simplify 3+3 to 6.

x=6

User Felixthehat
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2(x-5+2)=6
2x-10+4=6
2x-6=6
2x=12
X=6
The answer is 6
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