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Solve for x 1/3(3x + 9) =60​

User Jonplaca
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[ Answer ]


\boxed{X \ = \ 57}

[ Explanation ]


(1)/(3)(3x + 9) = 60

Multiply Both Sides By 3:

3 ·
(1)/(3)(3x + 9) = 60 · 3

Simplify:

3x + 9 = 180

Subtract 9 From Both Sides:

3x + 9 - 9 = 180 - 9

Simplify:

3x = 171

Divide Both Sides by 3:


(3x)/(3) \ = \ (171)/(3)

Simplify:

X = 57


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User Qiubit
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Congrats on your first question!

Answer: x=57

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1/3(3x+9)=60

x+3=60

x=57

User Daniel Omoto
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