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3(x + 4) = 3x + 12 solve for x

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Answer:

all real numbers.

Explanation:

First, distribute 3 to all terms within the parenthesis:

3(x + 4) = 3(x) + 3(4) = 3x + 12

3x + 12 = 3x + 12

Because both sides are the same, your answer for x is "all real numbers".

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