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7(2x–3)+6=12x+39
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7(2x–3)+6=12x+39 Pls help-example-1

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Answer:

x = 27

Explanation:

7(2x–3)+6 = 12x+39 (Given)

14x - 21 + 6 = 12x + 39 (distributive property of equality)

14x - 15 = 12x + 39 (combine like terms)

14x = 12x + 54 (addition property of equality)

2x = 54 (subtraction property of equality)

x = 27

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User Bekki
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Answer:

6

Explanation:

14x+21+6=12x+39

14x+27=12x+39

14x-12x=39-27

2x=12

x=6

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