SOLUTION: 21=5(x+3)

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Question 658442: 21=5(x+3)

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21=5(x+3)
21=5x+15 distributive prop
21-15=5x+15-15
6=5x+0
6=5x
1/5*6=5x*1/5
6/5=x*5/5
6/5=x*1
6/5=x
x=6/5
Substitute this into the original equation to make sure it is a correct solution.

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