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Solve this 3(x-3)= -12

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Answer:

x = - 1

Explanation:

3(x - 3)= - 12

3x - 9 = - 12

3x - 9 + 9 = - 12 + 9

3x = - 3

3x ÷ 3 = - 3 ÷ 3

x = - 1

User Lifeofbenschi
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Answer: x=-1

Explanation: 3x-9=-12
3x=-3
x=-1
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