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3x+6(x-11)=5x-18
Simplify (solve for variable)

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Answer:

x = 12

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Equality Properties

  • Multiplication Property of Equality
  • Division Property of Equality
  • Addition Property of Equality
  • Subtract Property of Equality

Algebra I

  • Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

3x + 6(x - 11) = 5x - 18

Step 2: Solve for x

  1. Distribute 6: 3x + 6x - 66 = 5x - 18
  2. Combine like terms: 9x - 66 = 5x - 18
  3. Isolate x terms: 4x - 66 = -18
  4. Isolate x term: 4x = 48
  5. Isolate x: x = 12
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