SOLUTION: I'm trying to solve this problem: 1/3(3x-9) = -4(x-3)

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Question 352262: I'm trying to solve this problem:
1/3(3x-9) = -4(x-3)

Found 3 solutions by jim_thompson5910, Fombitz, sofiyac:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.


Multiply both sides by 3.


Multiply 3 and -4 to get -12.


Distribute.


Add to both sides.


Add to both sides.


Combine like terms on the left side.


Combine like terms on the right side.


Divide both sides by to isolate .


Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Multiply both sides by .


Now solve for .

Answer by sofiyac(983)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
distribute the 1/3 and -4 you get
add 3 to each side and you get
add 4x to each side and you get
divide each side by 5 and you get


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