Question 644624
{{{3x-3(2x+1)=3+2(3x-12)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{3x-6x-3=3+6x-24}}} Distribute.



{{{-3x-3=3+6x-24}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-3x-3=6x-21}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{-3x=6x-21+3}}} Add {{{3}}} to both sides.



{{{-3x-6x=-21+3}}} Subtract {{{6x}}} from both sides.



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



{{{-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 solution is {{{x=2}}} 


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