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Problem 3 - Entrance Test

Solve for x: 3(x + 2) - 5 = 2(x - 1) + 4

Correct: B

Expanding, we get 3x + 6 - 5 = 2x - 2 + 4. This simplifies to 3x + 1 = 2x + 2. Subtracting 2x from both sides gives x + 1 = 2. Subtracting 1 from both sides gives x = 1.