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Explain your first step to solving the equation, 3 (x+ 4.5) = 36

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Explain your first step to solving the equation, 3 (x+ 4.5) = 36 keyword: EXPLAIN-example-1

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first \: open \: the \: brackets \\ 3x + 13.5 = 36 \\ x = 7.5

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first \: divide \: 3 \: on \: both \: sides \\ (3(x + 4.5))/(3) = (36)/(3) \\ x + 4.5 = 12 \\ x = 7.5

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