Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 3 - Cumulative Review - Page 199: 15

Answer

The solution set is empty.

Work Step by Step

We are given that $3x+5=3(x+2)$ To solve for x, first use the distributive property to simplify the right side. $3x+5=3x+6$ Subtract 3x from both sides. $5=6$ This equation is not true, so the solution set is empty.
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