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Solve 3(x + 6) + 8(x – 3) = 27. Show each step of your work.

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3x+18+8x-24=27
11x-6=27
11x=33
X=3
User Asimovwasright
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Distribute.

3(x+6)

3x+18

8(x-3)

8x-24

3x+18+8x-24

Combine like terms.

11x-6= 27

Add 6 to the other side.

11x= 33

Divide both sides by 11.

x=3

I hope this helps!
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