To solve this equation, we want to isolate the variable on one side of the equation.
First, let's combine the "x" terms by adding 2x to both sides:
3x + 2x + 5 = -2x + 2x + 15
5x + 5 = 15
Next, we'll move the constant term (5) to the other side by subtracting 5 from both sides:
5x + 5 - 5 = 15 - 5
5x = 10
To solve for x, we'll divide both sides by 5:
5x/5 = 10/5
x = 2
The solution to the equation is x = 2.
3x + 5 = -2x + 15
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