SOLUTION: Please help me solve this equation: 2(x+5)= x+13

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Question 727633: Please help me solve this equation: 2(x+5)= x+13
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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2(x+5)= x+13
2x+10=x+13
2x-x=13-10
x=3 ans.
Proof:
2(3+5)=3+13
2*8=16
16=16