3. What value of x makes the equation true? 3/4(x + 8) = 9

Caleb Fenton asked Sep 6, 2023

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ANSWER:

The value that makes the equation true is 4

Explanation:

We have the following:

Solving for x:

$\begin{gathered} 3(x+8)=9\cdot4 \\ 3x+24=36 \\ 3x=36-24 \\ x=(12)/(3) \\ x=4 \end{gathered}$

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