3(x + 2) = 2x + 5 justification/ reason

x = -1

Step-by-step explanation:

3(x + 2) = 2x + 5

Use the distributive property on the left side.

3x + 6 = 2x + 5

Subtract 2x from both sides. Subtraction property of equality.

x + 6 = 5

Subtract 6 from both sides. Subtraction property of equality.

x = -1

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Step-by-step explanation: 3(x+2)=2x+5

                                               3x+6=2x+5

                                                -3x   -3x

                                                    6=1x+5

                                                     -5     -5

                                                       1=1x