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3(x+5) =2 (3x +12) please show work

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Answer:

x = -3

Explanation:

Start with your problem

3(x+5) = 2(3x+12)

Distribute, then solve from there

3x + 15 = 6x + 24

- 15 - 15

3x = 6x + 9

-6x -6x

-3x = 9

/-3 /-3

x = -3