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Clarence solved the equation 3x + 15 = 33 and showed the following work. 3x + 15 = 33 3x + 15 - 15 = 33 3x = 33 = x = 11 Which of the following is true? x is 11. x should be 6. x should be 16. x should be 99.

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Answer:

x=6

Explanation:

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3x + 15 = 33
3x = 33 - 15
3x = 18
x = 18/3
x = 6 <==
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