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Solve for x ; 15x - 3(3x + 4) = 6 ?

User Ctate
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Answer:


15x - 3(3x + 4) = 6


15x-9x-12=6


6x-12=6


6x-12+12=6+12


6x=18


(6x)/(6)=(18)/(6)


x=3

User Vijayendra Bapte
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Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

15x-3(3x + 4) = 6

Distribute

15x - 9x - 12 = 6

Simplify

6x = 18

Divide

x = 3

User Steve Ruben
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