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3(10-x)=21

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x=3 because if you divide 21 and 3 you get 7 and in order to change the ten to a 7 you have to subtract it by 3. so x=3
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Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

3(10-x)=21

30-3x=21

-30 -30

-3x=-9

x=3

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