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What is the value of x in the equation 0.75x+3=6(x-3)?

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Answer:

x = 4

Explanation:

Given

0.75x + 3 = 6(x - 3) ← distribute

0.75x + 3 = 6x - 18 ( subtract 0.75x from both sides )

3 = 5.25x - 18 ( add 18 to both sides )

21 = 5.25x ( divide both sides by 5.25 )

4 = x

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