What do we get when we convert the statement : "3 added to 2 times x is 10" to an algebraic equation?

2 x = 10

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2 x + 3 = 10

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3 x + 2 = 10

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x + 3 = 10

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The correct option is B $2 x + 3 = 10$
Given statement: "3 added to 2 times x is 10"
2 times x $⟹$ $2 \times x$ = $2 x$
Adding 3 to $2 x$ , we get $2 x + 3$
Given, $2 x + 3$ is equal to 10
$∴$ $2 x + 3 = 10$
Hence, the required equation is $2 x + 3 = 10$ .

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