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Brittany's savings may be modeled by the equation
3
(
x
+
5
)
+
8
=
122
where x represents the initial amount saved in dollars. What was the initial amount saved?

A.
$33.00

B.
$36.33

C.
$48.33

D.
$99.00

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
3(x + 5) + 8 = 122
3x + 15 + 8 = 122
3x + 23 = 122
3x = 99
x = 33

Answer: A. $33.00