3x+2(-1)=5

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Solution for 3x+2(-1)=5 equation: 


Simplifying
3x + 2(-1) = 5

Multiply 2 * -1
3x + -2 = 5

Reorder the terms:
-2 + 3x = 5

Solving
-2 + 3x = 5

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '2' to each side of the equation.
-2 + 2 + 3x = 5 + 2

Combine like terms: -2 + 2 = 0
0 + 3x = 5 + 2
3x = 5 + 2

Combine like terms: 5 + 2 = 7
3x = 7

Divide each side by '3'.
x = 2.333333333

Simplifying
x = 2.333333333

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