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It's a simple linear equation in ' x '.

If you'd like to find the value of 'x' that makes it a true statement (the 'solution'),

you can find it like this:

2x + (3x + 5) = 130

5x + 5 = 130

Subtract 5 from each side:

5x = 125

Divide each side by 5:

x = 25

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