SOLUTION: How do I solve 12(x+3)-3x=117? Thanks

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Question 670899: How do I solve 12(x+3)-3x=117?
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Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
12(x+3)-3x=117
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Distribute the12
12x + 36 -3x = 117
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Combine like terms
12 - 3x = 117 - 36
9x = 81
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Divide both sides by 9

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