How do you solve #3x+3=6#?

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Alan P.
Jul 15, 2015

If identical standard arithmetic operations (other than division by zero) are performed on both sides of an equation, the equation remains valid. (#x=1#)

Explanation:

#3x+3 = 6#
#color(white)("XXXX")#Subtract 3 from both sides
#3x = 3#
#color(white)("XXXX")#Divide both sides by 3
#x=1#

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