SOLUTION: 51 = 72 � 3x

Question 652468: 51 = 72 � 3x
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51 = 72 � 3x
add 3x to both sides
3x + 51 = 72
subtract 51 from both sides
3x = 72 - 51
3x = 21
divide both sides by 3
x = 21/3
x = 7
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Check solution in original problem
51 = 72 - 3(7)
51 = 72 - 21
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