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How do you solve 3 = x + 3 + 6x?

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Answer: 0=x


Step-by-step explanation: First we need to combine like terms.

3 = x + 3 + 6x

3=3+7x

Then we subtract 3 from both sides.

3=3+7x

0=7x

Finally we divide both sides by 7

0=7x

0/7=7x/7

0=x

Hope this helps!



User Kaptein Babbalas
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Answer:

x=0

Explanation:

3 = x + 3 + 6x

Combine like terms

3=7x + 3

Use order of operations to isolate x

3=7x + 3

-3 -3

0/7=7x/7

x=0/7 or 0


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