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3(x−2)=9 :solve for x?

User DieuNQ
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Answer:

5

Explanation:

User Rastaban
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Answer:

x=5

Explanation:

3(x−2)=9

Divide both sides by 3.

x-2=9/3

Divide 9 by 3 to get 3.

x−2=3

Add 2 to both sides.

x=3+2

Add 3 and 2 to get 5.

x=5

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