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What is the solution to the following equation? 3( x - 4 ) - 5 = x - 3 A. x = 8 B. x = 3 C. x = 12 D. x = 7
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What is the solution to the following equation?

3( x - 4 ) - 5 = x - 3
A. x = 8
B. x = 3
C. x = 12
D. x = 7

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The answer is D, x=7 !
User Aman Deep Gautam
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Answer:

x = 7

Explanation:

3(x - 4) - 5 = x - 3

3x - 12 - 5 = x - 3

2x = -3 + 12 + 5

2x = 14

x = 7

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