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What is the solution to this equation 3(80 - 9x) = x - 96
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What is the solution to this equation 3(80 - 9x) = x - 96

What is the solution to this equation 3(80 - 9x) = x - 96-example-1
User Michael Blaustein
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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
User Yehor
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240-27x = x-96

240 - 28x = -96

28x = 336

x = 12

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