SOLUTION: How to solve 5x+2(x+1)=23

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Question 654729: How to solve 5x+2(x+1)=23
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5x%2B2%28x%2B1%29=23 Start with the given equation.


5x%2B2x%2B2=23 Distribute.


7x%2B2=23 Combine like terms on the left side.


7x=23-2 Subtract 2 from both sides.


7x=21 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2821%29%2F%287%29 Divide both sides by 7 to isolate x.


x=3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=3