How do you solve #3( x - 2) + 9= - 12#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-11-16T22:42:23

Use the distributive property.

#3(x-2)+9=12#

Multiple 'x' and -2 by 3.

#3x-6+9=12#

Combine like terms.

#3x+3=-12#

Get x on one side by subtracting 3 from each side.

#(3x)/3 =(-15)/3#

Divide 3x and -15 by 3.

Then you get your answer.

#x=-5#