Question 555563
{{{3(x+5)=2x+35}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{3x+15=2x+35}}} Distribute.



{{{3x=2x+35-15}}} Subtract {{{15}}} from both sides.



{{{3x-2x=35-15}}} Subtract {{{2x}}} from both sides.



{{{x=35-15}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{x=20}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=20}}} 


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