josiahsurfer
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  • 13-12-2017
  • Mathematics
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Solve 3(x + 6) + 8(x – 3) = 27. Show each step of your work.

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Kaikerscupcake
Kaikerscupcake Kaikerscupcake
  • 13-12-2017
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3(x+6)

3x+18

8(x-3)

8x-24

3x+18+8x-24

Combine like terms. 

11x-6= 27

Add 6 to the other side. 

11x= 33

Divide both sides by 11. 

x=3

I hope this helps!
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serenitygy0424oz9sk0
serenitygy0424oz9sk0 serenitygy0424oz9sk0
  • 13-12-2017
3x+18+8x-24=27
11x-6=27
11x=33
X=3
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