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SOLVE: 3(x + 2) = -9 (step by step) + 15 points
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SOLVE: 3(x + 2) = -9 (step by step) + 15 points

User Kamran Khan
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Answer:

-5

Explanation:

3(x + 2) = -9

3x + 6 = -9

3x - 6 = - 6

3x = -15

3 รท -15 = -5

x = -5

User Stumped
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-Divide both sides by 3
-Move constant to the right-hand side and change its sign
-Subtract
your answer should be x= -5
User Narissa
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