Question

Now, let’s focus on the right side. Evaluate the expression on the right side of the equation.
5(x+2) = 2x+19
5(3+2) = 2(3)+19
5(5) = 2(3)+19
25 = ?

Answer 1

To evaluate the expression on the right side of the equation:

Starting with the right side:
\[ 2(3) + 19 \]

Calculating \( 2(3) \):
\[ 2 \times 3 = 6 \]

Now adding 19:
\[ 6 + 19 = 25 \]

So, the right side evaluates to:
\[ 25 \]

Now we can write the full evaluation:
\[ 25 = 25 \]

This confirms that the both sides of the equation are equal when \( x = 3 \).