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3 (5x - 6) + 2 (x + 8)

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Answer:

17x-2

Explanation:

3 (5x - 6) + 2 (x + 8)

Distribute

15x -18 + 2x+16

Combine like terms

17x -2

User ABadAssCowboy
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Answer:

x = 34/13

Explanation:

3(5x - 6) + 2(x + 8)

15x - 18 = 2x + 16

15x = 2x + 34

13x = 34

x = 34/13

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User Jeff Clemens
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