How to solve 15=5+2(x+3)

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$15=5+2(x+3)$$

Solve for x

$x=2$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Use the distributive property to multiply $2$ by $x+3$.

$$15=5+2x+6$$

Add $5$ and $6$ to get $11$.

$$15=11+2x$$

Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.

$$11+2x=15$$

Subtract $11$ from both sides.

$$2x=15-11$$

Subtract $11$ from $15$ to get $4$.

$$2x=4$$

Divide both sides by $2$.

$$x=\frac{4}{2}$$

Divide $4$ by $2$ to get $2$.

$$x=2$$

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