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|3x+12|=18,, find x

User GFlam
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Answer:

x = {2, -10}

Explanation:

In this equation, you can solve for x like this:

To get 2:

3x + 12 = 18 (Subtract 12 from both sides)

3x = 6 (Divide both sides by 3)

x = 2

To get -10:

3x + 12 = -18

3x = -30

x = -10

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