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Solve for x 3 (x + 5) = 9​

User Ropo
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2 Answers

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Answer:

x = - 2

Explanation:

Given

3(x + 5) = 9 ← divide both sides by 3

x + 5 = 3 ( subtract 5 from both sides )

x = - 2

User Pasa
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3 votes

Answer:

- 2

Explanation:

3 ( x + 5 ) = 9

x + 5 = 9 / 3

x + 5 = 3

x = 3 - 5

x = - 2

User Koustuv Ganguly
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