How do you solve #12( x - 6) = 3x#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-10-22T16:35:40

#x=8#

#12(x-6)=3x#

Open the brackets.

#12x-72=3x#

Subtract #3x# from both sides.

#9x-72=0#

Add 72 to both sides.

#9x=72#

Divide both sides by #9#.

#x=8#