Evaluate: 3(2x+5)=6(x+1)

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Expression: $3\left( 2x+5 \right)=6\left( x+1 \right)$

Distribute $3$ through the parentheses

$6x+15=6\left( x+1 \right)$

Distribute $6$ through the parentheses

$6x+15=6x+6$

Cancel equal terms on both sides of the equation

$15=6$

The statement is false for any value of $x$

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