2. 4(x+3) =3x+17
distribute
4x+12 = 3x+17
subtract 3x from each side
x + 12 = 17
subtract 12 from each side
x =5
6. -10 +5x=5(x-3)+5
distribute
-10+5x = 5x-15+5
combine like terms
-10+5x =5x -10
subtract 5x from each side
-10 = -10
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