Answer:
x=2
Step-by-step explanation:
first, let's distribute.
3(x+1)-2=x+5
3x+3-2=x+5
then, let's combine like terms.
3x+1=x+5
now, we subtract x on both sides.
2x+1=5
subtract 1 on both sides.
2x=4
divide by 2 on both sides.
