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3(x+5)=9 what is the value off x

User MrMalith
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Answer:

x = -2

Explanation:

The first step would be to distribute 3 to both the x and 5, which would result in
3x + 15 = 9.

The next step would be to subtract 15 from 9 to isolate the 3x, resulting in
3x = -6.

The last step would be to divide 3 by -6 to get the value of x.


(3x)/(3) = (-6)/(3)


(-6)/(3) = -2


x = -2

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