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Solve for r in the expression 3 (2 - 5) = 12.​
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Solve for r in the expression 3 (2 - 5) = 12.​

Solve for r in the expression 3 (2 - 5) = 12.​-example-1
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Answer:

The correct answer will be x=9

Explanation:

Because I said so

User AurevoirXavier
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Answer:

The answer is x = 9

Explanation:


3(x-5)=12

use the distributive property on the left side


3x-15=12

add 15 to both sides


3x=27

divide both sides by 3


x = 9

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