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9( x + 3) = 45

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User Gammazero
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Hi Mia


9( x + 3) = 45
9x + 27 = 45
9x = 45 - 27
9x = 18
Divide both sides by 9
9x/9 = 18/9
x = 2
User WLin
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9(x+3) = 45

9*x + 9*3 = 45

9x + 27 = 45
-27 -27
9x = 18
x = 2
User Dasith Wijes
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