SOLUTION: what is the value of x in this problem x+(x+1)+(x+2)=36

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Question 674087: what is the value of x in this problem
x+(x+1)+(x+2)=36

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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%2B1%28x%2B1%29%2B1%28x%2B2%29=36 Start with the given equation.


x%2Bx%2B1%2Bx%2B2=36 Distribute.


3x%2B3=36 Combine like terms on the left side.


3x=36-3 Subtract 3 from both sides.


3x=33 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2833%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x=11 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=11

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