Question

1. 3x + 9 = 12x + 36
x=

Answer 1

x = -3

Explanation:

3x + 9 = 12x + 36 (rewrite)

3x - 12x + 9 = 36 ------> 3x - 12x = 36 - 9

3x - 12x = 36 - 9 (collect like terms)

-9x = 36 - 9 ( substract)

-9x = 27 (divide both sides for the answer)

-9 -9

x = -3