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3(x+14)=42 plz need help now

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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

Hope this helps!! :)

User Umut Benzer
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Answer:

0

Explanation:

So we have the equation:


3(x+14)=42

Divide both sides by 3:


x+14=14

Subtract 14:


x=0

The value of x is 0

User Vulgarbulgar
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