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Solve the equation: -12 = 3x + 3

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-12 = 3x + 3

-12 - 3 = 3x subtract both sides by 3

-15 = 3x

-15/3 = x divide both sides by 3

-5 = x

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User Awasik
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-12=3x+3
Subtract 3 from each side
-15=3x
Divide both sides by 3
-5=x
User Alex Tbk
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