Question 342441
The equation is actually {{{3(x+3)=6x-15}}}.



{{{3(x+3)=6x-15}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{3x+9=6x-15}}} Distribute.



{{{3x=6x-15-9}}} Subtract {{{9}}} from both sides.



{{{3x-6x=-15-9}}} Subtract {{{6x}}} from both sides.



{{{-3x=-15-9}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



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



{{{x=(-24)/(-3)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-3}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=8}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=8}}} 



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