Question

Solve for x.

3(x + 2) = 12

x=2
x=33
x=4 2/3
x=6

Answer 1

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▹ Answer

x = 2

▹ Step-by-Step Explanation

3(x + 2) = 12

Distribute:

3x + 6 = 12

Subtract 6 from each side:

6 - 6 = 0

12 - 6 = 6

Rewrite:

3x = 6

Divide each side by 3:

3/3 = x

6/3 = 2

x = 2

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Answer 2

x=2

Explanation:

3(x + 2) = 12

Distribute

3x+6 = 12

Subtract 6 from each sdie

3x+6-6 = 12-6

3x = 6

Divide by 3

3x/3 = 6/2

x=2