Solve for x: 5(x + 3) - 2x = 24.
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
Distribute: 5x + 15 - 2x = 24. Combine like terms: 3x + 15 = 24. Subtract 15 from both sides: 3x = 9. Divide by 3: x = 3.
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