SOLUTION: 10+(x+2)=31

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Question 810235: 10+(x+2)=31
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10%2B%28x%2B2%29=31 Start with the given equation.


10%2Bx%2B2=31 Remove parenthesis (they aren't necessary).


x%2B12=31 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=31-12 Subtract 12 from both sides.


x=19 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=19