SOLUTION: how do you solve 3(x+5)=2x+35

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Question 555563: how do you solve 3(x+5)=2x+35
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3%28x%2B5%29=2x%2B35 Start with the given equation.


3x%2B15=2x%2B35 Distribute.


3x=2x%2B35-15 Subtract 15 from both sides.


3x-2x=35-15 Subtract 2x from both sides.


x=35-15 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=20 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=20

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