Solve $2 x + 5 = 3 (x + 2)$ for $x$ .

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Solution

The correct option is B -1
$2 x + 5 = 3 (x + 2)$
$\Rightarrow 2 x + 5 = 3 x + 6$
$\Rightarrow 2 x - 3 x = 6 - 5$
$\Rightarrow - x = 1$
$\Rightarrow x = - 1$

So, the value of $x$ is $- 1.$

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