Question 344072

{{{3(3x+5)+6=3}}} Start with the given equation.



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



{{{9x+21=3}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{9x=3-21}}} Subtract {{{21}}} from both sides.



{{{9x=-18}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-18)/(9)}}} Divide both sides by {{{9}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-2}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=-2}}} 



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