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3(4x+5)=33 What’s the value of x

User Cozek
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Answer:

the answer would be 20

User Dimitar Bonev
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Answer:

x=3/2 or 1.5

Explanation:

To solve for x, we have to get x by itself. To do this, perform the opposite of what is being done to the equation.

3(4x+5)=33

First, divide both sides by 3, since 3 is being multiplied by 4x+5

3(4x+5)/3=33/3

4x+5=11

Next, subtract 5 from both sides, since it is being added to 4x

4x+5-5=11-5

4x=6

Divide both sides by 4, since 4 is being multiplied by x

4x/4=6/4

x=6/4

x=3/2 or 1.5

User Hector Cuevas
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