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How do you solve the equation 3x = 9 by multiplying 3 to both sides

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Whenever you're stuck with an equation like 3x = 9, you divide both sides by 3 and 3 is your answer. x = 3.
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Whenever you see x next to a 3, and it says that it equals 9, you know that 3•3=9.
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