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  • 09-03-2021
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Can someone help with this math problem? 3 (x+6) = 27

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devishri1977
devishri1977 devishri1977
  • 09-03-2021

Answer:

x = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

Use distributive property: a(b +c) =(a*b) + (a*c)

3(x + 6) = 27

3*x + 3*6 = 27

3x + 18  = 27 {Subtract 18 from both sides}

3x + 18 -18 = 27 - 18

         3x    = 9  {Divide both sides by 3}

        3x/3 = 9/3

x = 3

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