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[3x-6=12]
How do solve this equation

User Mike Casas
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2 Answers

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Answer:

x=6

Steps

3x - 6 = 12

add 6 to both sides

3x - 6 + 6 = 12 + 6

simplify

3x = 18

Divide both sides by 3

3x/3 = 18/3

simplify

x=6

User Medhat
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Answer:

x=6

Explanation:

3x-6=12

+6 +6

3x=18

3x/3= 18/3

x=6

Hope this helps!

User Donturner
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