Question

X+3(3)=7 what is the answer

Answer 1

x=-2

Explanation:

1. Re-write the question

X+3(3)=7

Can also be known as:

X+3*3=7

2. Remove the parentheses: (a)=a

X+3*3=7

3. Multiply the numbers: 3*3=9

X+9=7

4. Subtract 9 from both sides

X+9-9=7-9

5. Simplify

X=-2

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Answer 2

x= -2

Explanation:

x+3(3) =7

1. 3 x 3 =9: Multiply three by three

2. x+9 =7: Subtract 9 on both sides

-9 -9

3. x= -2