Solve the equation. $$2 - 3 ( 3 - x ) = 5$$
A) $x = 3$
B) $x = 4$
C) $x = - 3$
D) $x = 6$
E) $x = - 4$

Name: Solve the equation. \[2 - 3 ( 3 - x ) = 5\] A) $x = 3$ B) $x = 4$ C) $x = - 3$ D) $x = 6$ E) $x = - 4$
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First, distribute the -3: $2 - 9 + 3x = 5$. Simplify to $3x - 7 = 5$. Add 7 to both sides: $3x = 12$. Divide by 3: $x = 4$.

Solve the Equation 2−3(3−x)=52 - 3 ( 3 - x ) = 52−3(3−x)=5

Solve the Equation $2 - 3 ( 3 - x ) = 5$