SOLUTION: 3(x + 2) = 12

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Question 530478: 3(x + 2) = 12
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3%28x%2B2%29=12 Start with the given equation.


3x%2B6=12 Distribute.


3x=12-6 Subtract 6 from both sides.


3x=6 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%286%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x=2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=2


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