Question

Solve for x:
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Answer 1

x = 4

Explanation:

(2x + 3) + (2x + 3) + (2x + 3) = 33

Combine 2x and 2x to get 4x.

4x + 3 + 3 + 2x + 3 = 33

Add 3 and 3 to get 6.

4x + 6 + 2x + 3 = 33

Combine 4x and 2x to get 6x.

6x + 6 + 3 = 33

Add 6 and 3 to get 9.

6x + 9 = 33

Subtract 9 from both sides.

6x = 33 − 9

Subtract 9 from 33 to get 24.

6x = 24

Divide both sides by 6.

`x = (24)/(6)`

Divide 24 by 6 to get 4.

`x = 4`