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Which manipulations to this equation maintain its balance? 3x+3=12

User Fgamess
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Answer:

X=3

Explanation:

I feel like your trying to find the solution for x

the first step is to isolate the variable

3x+3-3=12-3

3x=9

now we will divide to find x

3x/3=9/3

x=3

User Vitruvie
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Answer:

3x+ 3- 3= 12-3

1/3(3x + 3)= 1/3 (12)

3x +3/ 3= 12/3

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