SOLUTION: 3x - 12 = 18

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Question 573984: 3x - 12 = 18
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x-12=18 Start with the given equation.


3x=18%2B12 Add 12 to both sides.


3x=30 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2830%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x=10 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=10