Question

Solve the equation 3(x + 1) − 2 = x + 5. Question 12 options: x = 2 x = 3 x = 4 x = 3.5

Answer 1

x = 2

Explanation:

3(x + 1) - 2 = x + 5

3x + 3 - 2 = x + 5

3x + 1 = x + 5

3x - x = 5 - 1

2x = 4

x = 4 / 2

x = 2