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User Werolik
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Answer:

No, it is not correct. You should divide by 21 and 3.

Explanation:

3x=21

x=7

User MauroPorras
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Q 1)

3(x + 5) = 36

3x + 15 = 36

3x = 36 - 15

3x = 21

x = 21/3

x = 7

Verification:

3(x + 5) = 36

3(7 + 5) = 36

3(12) = 36

36 = 36

Hence proved that x = 7

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