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3(x-1)=2x+9. Solve equation

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Answer:

the answer should be -12= 2x

User Ulgen
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Hello.

In order to solve this equation, we need to isolate the variable (in this case, the variable is x)

The first step is to use the Distributive Property and distribute 3:


\mathrm{3(x-1)=2x+9}


\mathrm{3x-3=2x+9}

Now, add 3 to both sides:


\mathrm{3x-3+3=2x+9+3}


\mathrm{3x=2x+9+3}


\mathrm{3x=2x+12}

Now, subtract 2x from both sides:


\mathrm{3x-2x=2x-2x+12}\\\mathrm{3x-2x=12}


\mathrm{x=12}

Therefore, the answer is


\mathrm{x=12}

I hope it helps.

Have a nice day.


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