SOLUTION: How would I solve for x? -3x+6(x+4)=9

Question 227782: How would I solve for x?
-3x+6(x+4)=9
Answer by drj(1380) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How would I solve for x?

Step 1. Multiply to get rid of the parenthesis.

Step 2. Combine x-terms

Step 3. Subtract 24 from both sides of the equation

Step 4. Divide by 3 to both sides of the equation

Step 5. Substitute into the original equation to check solution.

which is a true statement.

Step 6. ANSWER: Solution is .

I hope the above steps were helpful.

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