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Solve for x: 3x - 24 = 81
A-57/3
B-105/3
C-57
D-105
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Solution,solve\:for\:x,\:3x-24=81\quad :\quad x=35


Steps: 3x-24=81


\mathrm{Add\:}24\mathrm{\:to\:both\:sides}, 3x-24+24=81+24


\mathrm{Simplify}, 3x=105


\mathrm{Divide\:both\:sides\:by\:}3, (3x)/(3)=(105)/(3)


Simplify, x=35

The correct answer is B. 105/3

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