Standard Mathematics Primary 6 Algebra

Solve for x: 3(x + 2) − 5 = 2(x − 1) + 7.

A x = 4
B x = 8
C x = 2
D x = 6
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Step 1: Expand: 3x + 6 − 5 = 2x − 2 + 7. Step 2: Simplify both sides: 3x + 1 = 2x + 5. Step 3: Subtract 2x: x + 1 = 5. So x = 4. Answer: x = 4

Correct answer: x = 4

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