Solve 5x + 2 = 2x + 11
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5x + 2 = 2x + 11
The main idea is to gather all the x terms onto one side.
Then isolate the remaining coefficient of x.
One structured route through this exact problem.
- 1Subtract 2x from both sides.
- 2That gives 3x + 2 = 11.
- 3Subtract 2 from both sides to get 3x = 9.
- 4Divide both sides by 3.
- 5So x = 3.
Use these quick checks before relying on the route.
- Substitute x = 3 into both sides and compare the totals.
- Check that both sides evaluate to 17.
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