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3(x+6)-x=86
what is x?
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User AndrewR
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(3x+18)-x=86
2x+18=86
subtract 18 from both sides you get
2x=68
divide both sides by 2
x = 34
User CodinCat
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Answer:

x = 34

Explanation:

3(x+6)-x=86

3x+18-x =86

2x+18 =86

2x =68

x=34

User Prince Bansal
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