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If 3(x-3)=24, then x=?

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Answer:

x=11

Explanation:

if you do the 3 times table, 3x8 is 24. 11-3 is 8. 3x8=24. thank me later.

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Answer: x=11

Explanation:

First distribute 3 to both x and -3.

3x-9=24

Then add 9 to both sides to leave the x on its own.

3x=33

Divide by 3 on both sides.

X=11

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