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9=3(x+2) simplified

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x=1

Step-by-step explanation

Step 1


9=3(x+2)

apply distributive property


\begin{gathered} 9=3(x+2) \\ 9=3x+6 \end{gathered}

Step 2


\begin{gathered} 9=3x+6 \\ \text{subtract 6 in both sides} \\ 9-6=3x+6-6 \\ 3=3x \end{gathered}

Step 3

finally, divide both sides by 3


\begin{gathered} 3=3x \\ (3)/(3)=(3x)/(3) \\ 1=x \end{gathered}

so, the answer is x=1

I hope this helps you

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