SOLUTION: 3x+6=42

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Question 636839: 3x+6=42
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x%2B6=42 Start with the given equation.


3x=42-6 Subtract 6 from both sides.


3x=36 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2836%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x=12 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=12