3x less than 2 times the sum of 2x and 1 is equal to the sum of 2 and 5.

x = 5

Step-by-step explanation:

From the question:

2 times the sum of 2x and 1 Is written as:

2 (2x + 1)

But 3x less than this 2 (2x + 1) is equal to the sum of 2 and 5. This is written as:

2 (2x + 1) - 3x = 2 + 5

Clear the bracket

4x + 2 - 3x = 7

Collect like terms

4x - 3x = 7 - 2

x = 5

'15

Step-by-step explanation:

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