SOLUTION: 3(x-5)=9

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Question 693563: 3(x-5)=9
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3%28x-5%29=9 Start with the given equation.


3x-15=9 Distribute.


3x=9%2B15 Add 15 to both sides.


3x=24 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2824%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x=8 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=8