SOLUTION: solve 3(x + 4) - 2(x - 1) =15

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Question 706666: solve 3(x + 4) - 2(x - 1) =15
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3%28x%2B4%29-2%28x-1%29=15 Start with the given equation.


3x%2B12-2x%2B2=15 Distribute.


x%2B14=15 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=15-14 Subtract 14 from both sides.


x=1 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=1