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If g + 2g = 45, what is g?

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g +2g =45

combine like terms:

g +2g = 3g

3g=45

divide both sides by 3

g = 45/3

g = 15

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First, combine like terms. G + 2g= 3g. The new equation would be 3g=45. You need to get g by itself, so you need to divide by 3 on each side. You get g=15. So the answer is g=15. I hope this helps!
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