How to solve 3x + 5 = x + 10

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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$$3x+5=x+10$$

Solve for x

$x = \frac{5}{2} = 2\frac{1}{2} = 2.5$

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Subtract $x$ from both sides.

$$3x+5-x=10$$

Combine $3x$ and $-x$ to get $2x$.

$$2x+5=10$$

Subtract $5$ from both sides.

$$2x=10-5$$

Subtract $5$ from $10$ to get $5$.

$$2x=5$$

Divide both sides by $2$.

$$x=\frac{5}{2}$$

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