Solve for x: 3 (x + 2) + 2x + 3 = 19

Answer 1

To solve for x, first distribute the 3 on the left side of the equation:

3(x + 2) + 2x + 3 = 19
3x + 6 + 2x + 3 = 19

Combine like terms:

5x + 9 = 19

Subtract 9 from both sides:

5x = 10

Divide by 5:

x = 2

Therefore, x = 2.