How do you solve $9( x - 3) = - 3x + 33$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2017-09-29T20:50:14

$x=5$

Use your properties to solve the equation.

1st, distribute 9 to $(x-3)$
$9x-27=-3x+33$

add 3x to both sides
$12x-27=33$

now add 27 to both sides
$12x=60$

divide by 12 on both sides
$x=5$

And now you have your answer!

How do you solve 9( x - 3) = - 3x + 339( x - 3) = - 3x + 33?