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What is the solution to the equation 3(4x+5) = 3x+12?

User Sbarow
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Answer:

X= - 1/3

Explanation:

3(4x+5) = 3x+12

12x + 15 = 3x + 12

12x - 3x = 12 - 15

9x = - 3

X = -3/9 = - 1/3

Hope this helps..

User Getitstarted
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Answer:

-3

Explanation:

12x+15=3x+12

12x-3x=-15+12

9x =-3

9÷-3

x=-3

User Unu
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