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21-(3-3x)=45 solve the equation

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Answer:

x = 9.


To solve the equation we can use algebraic rules/properties.

First, simplify the parenthesis:


21-(3-3x)=21-3+3x

Now, substitute it back into the original equation:


18+3x=45

Subtract 18 from both sides:


3x=27

Divide both sides by 3 to isolate for x:


x=9

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