SOLUTION: if 3x+6=51,then x=

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Question 535852: if 3x+6=51,then x=
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x%2B6=51 Start with the given equation.


3x=51-6 Subtract 6 from both sides.


3x=45 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2845%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x=15 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=15