Question: What is the value of x in the equation 3(x + 2) = 2(x + 5)?
Options:
Correct Answer: x = 1
Solution:
Step 1: Distribute: 3x + 6 = 2x + 10. Step 2: Subtract 2x from both sides: x + 6 = 10. Step 3: Subtract 6 from both sides: x = 4.