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Simplify the given equation.

Solve for x.

3(x + 2) = 12

x = 2
x = 3
x = 4
x = 6

User Fygo
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X=3
You take 3 and multiple with what’s in the () then take the whole number and subtract is by 12 whatever that is divided it by 3
User Ben Bagley
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Answer:

x=2

Explanation:

3(x+2)=12

3x+6=12

3x=12-6

3x=6

x=6/3

x=2

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