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Solve the equation b. 3(x + 8) = 21

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According to the provided equation

3x + 24 = 21

3x = 21 - 24

3x = -3

x = -3/3

x = -1

User Systho
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given that 3(x+8)=12

on multiplying 3 into(x+8) we get

3x+24=21

3x=21-24

x=-3/3

x=-1

User Goollan
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