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Tangle Trap – Level 1 – Easy

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Topics: algebra, answer box, linear equation, linear equations, parentheses, squared term

Untangle the following equation, to find the value of x.

Enter the value of x into the Answer box.

3x + (x + 5)² – 9 = (x + 5)² + 12

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Tangle Trap – Easy

Keep it tidy: write one algebra move per line so you can spot mistakes quickly.

  • Copy the expression carefully before you start.
  • Expand brackets without skipping terms.
  • Circle the coefficients of x (and any other variables) before combining them.

Quick check: count how many x terms you should have after expanding — it helps catch missed terms.

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