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Solve the equation —3x —12 = —39 for x, and show all steps.​

Pls help Solve the equation —3x —12 = —39 for x, and show all steps.​-example-1
User Ivica
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Answer:

x=9

Explanation:

-3x-12=-39 Add the like terms (if you add 12 to negative 12 it cancels out)

+12 +12

-3x=-27 Now divide

/-3 /-3

x=9

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