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12 less the product of an unknown number and three equals -9.

12 less the product of an unknown number and three equals -9.-example-1
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in standard form its written
3x-12=-9
if you need help solving then here you go as well
3x-12=-9
add 12 to both sides
3x=3
divide both sides by 3
x=1
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