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3(2x - 4) + x = 9
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Hello!

Answer:

x=3

Explanation:

distribute your 3

so instead of 3(2x-4) It would be 3x2x - 2x4

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User George Menoutis
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6x - 12 + x = 9

6x + x - 12 = 9

Collect like terms

7x - 12 = 9

Add both sides 12

7x - 12 + 12 = 9 + 12

7x = 21

Divide both sides by 7

7x ÷ 7 = 21 ÷ 7

x = 3

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