You can put this solution on YOUR website! Steps:
a. Multiply 3 by the contents of the parenthesis.
b. Group like terms on either side of the equation, such as the x terms are on one side of the equation and the integers are on the other.
c. Solve for x.
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Problem:
Deduct 3x from both sides of equation. I chose to put the x on the right side in order to keep the variable positive. (It is also less confusing for many students) ...same as to say...
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Done! :)