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Which of the following values of x solves 3(x−6)=18?

User Jsmartt
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Answer:

x=12

Explanation:

3(x-6) = 18 - distrubute ( you are solving for x )

3x - 18 = 18 - add 18 to both sides

3x = 36 - divide

x =12

User Matthew Chen
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Answer: X=12

Step-by-step explanation: 3(x-6)=18 becomes 3x-18=18 which is 3x=36 because you add 18 to both sides. Then you simplify 36/3 which is 12

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