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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Write an algebraic equation for the following. Three times the sum of a number and seven is two less than five times the number. A. 3x + 7 = 5x – 2 B. 3(x + 7) = 5x – 2 C. 3(x + 7) = 2 – 5x D. 3x + 7 = 2 – 5x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3(x-7)=5x-2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so... a?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

nope B because A if you distributed the 3 it wouldnt be 3x-7 itd be 3x-21

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh yeah. lol

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

welcome!

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