SOLUTION: Help solve equation 3x + 3=x+9

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Question 537171: Help solve equation 3x + 3=x+9
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3x%2B3=x%2B9 Start with the given equation.


3x=x%2B9-3 Subtract 3 from both sides.


3x-x=9-3 Subtract x from both sides.


2x=9-3 Combine like terms on the left side.


2x=6 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%286%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x.


x=3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=3


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