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An equation is shown below:

6(2x - 11) + 15 = 3x + 12
Part A: Write the steps you will use to solve the equation, and explain each step. (6 points)
Part B: What value of x makes the equation true? (4 points)

User Vmorusu
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X=7 hope this helps
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x = 7
6(2x-11)+15=3x+12
distribute the 6:
12x-66+15=3x+12
add -66 and 15:
12x-51=3x+12
subtract 3x from both sides:
9x-51=12
add 51 to both sides:
9x=63
divide 9 from both sides:
x=7
An equation is shown below: 6(2x - 11) + 15 = 3x + 12 Part A: Write the steps you-example-1
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