Question 530478
{{{3(x+2)=12}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{3x+6=12}}} Distribute.



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



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



{{{x=(6)/(3)}}} 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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