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Find the value of x when the expression 6x+9 equals 3x+6

User Thecla
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Answer: 1=x


Explanation:

6x+9=3x+6 -6 -6

6x+3=3x -6x -6x 3=-3x 3 divided by 3 is one 1=x I hope this helps sorry if its incorrect i havent done this in a while

User Holzben
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Answer:

x = -1

Explanation:

Subtract 3x from both sides

6x + 9 - 3x = 3x + 6 - 3x

3x + 9 = 6

Subtract 9 from both sides

3x + 9 - 9 = 6 - 9

3x = -3

Divide both sides by 3

3x/3 = -3/3

x = -1

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