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Solve the equation 3(x + 1) = 9+ 2x
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Solve the equation
3(x + 1) = 9+ 2x

User CosmicMind
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3x(x)=3x
3x1=3
3x+3=9+2x
User Jamie Treworgy
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Answer:


x=6

Explanation:

So we have the equation:


3(x+1)=9+2x

Distribute the left side:


3x+3=9+2x

Subtract 2x from both sides. The right side cancels:


(3x+3)-2x=(9+2x)-2x\\x+3=9

Subtract 3 from both sides:


(x+3)-3=(9)-3\\x=6

So, x is 6.

User Upendra Shah
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