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What is the solution to this equation 3(80 - 9x) = x - 96
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X=12
Multiply the parentheses into 3 so it becomes
240-27x=x-96
And continue the problem like normal collecting the like terms making it
-27x-x=-96-240
Then calculate the terms and divide both sides by -28
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240-27x = x-96
240 - 28x = -96
28x = 336
x = 12
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