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Solve for x: 3(x-3)+5=32

User Inisheer
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Answer:


x=12

Explanation:

Expand:


3(x-3)+5=32\\3(x)3(-3)+5=32\\3x-9+5=32

Simplify addition:


3x-4=32

Add 4 to both sides:


3x-4+4=32+4\\3x=36

Divide both sides by 3:


(3x)/(3)=(36)/(3)\\\\x=12

Done.

User Anthony Giorgio
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Answer:

Use a calculator its easier

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