Question 539450
{{{3(x+2)+4=5x+7}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{3x+6+4=5x+7}}} Distribute.



{{{3x+10=5x+7}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{3x=5x+7-10}}} Subtract {{{10}}} from both sides.



{{{3x-5x=7-10}}} Subtract {{{5x}}} from both sides.



{{{-2x=7-10}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-2x=-3}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-3)/(-2)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-2}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=3/2}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=3/2}}} 



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