Answer: x=0
Explanation:
Given
3(x+14)=42
Distributive property
3x+42=42
Subtract 42 from both sides
3x=0
Divide 3 on both sides
x=0
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Given
3(x+14)=42
Divide 3 on both sides
x+14=14
Subtract 14 on both sides
x=0
Both ways are fine
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