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How do you solve this question 2(x-2)+3(x+1)=9

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1 answer:

fomenos3 years ago

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2(x - 2) + 3(x + 1) = 9

2x - 4 + 3x + 3 = 9 distributed the 2 and 3 on the left side

5x - 1 = 9 added like terms (2x + 3x) and (-4 + 3)

5x = 10 added 1 to both sides

x = 2 divided 5 from both sides

Answer: x = 2

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