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? asked in Science & MathematicsMathematics · 10 years ago

How do I solve 3(x-2)+8=12?

3(x-2)+8=12

Im taking Algebra 2 and Im not really sure how to solve this. Please help :/

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Can you do it step by step? Please and thank you:D

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  • Anonymous
    10 years ago
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    distribute first-

    3x-6+8=12

    Simplify

    3x+2=12

    -2 -2

    3x=10

    /3 /3

    x=10/3

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    3(x-2)=12-8

    X-2= 4/3

    X = 10/3

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