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2 years ago

How do you solve 3 (x - 4) = 12? I'm really stuck on these type of questions

Mathematics

1 answer:

jolli1 [7]2 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Here you go mate

Use PEMDAS

Parenthesis,Exponent,Multiplication,Division,Addition,Subtraction

Step 1

3(x-4)=12 Equation/Question

Step 2

3(x-4)=12 Remove parenthesis

3x-12=12

Step 3

3x-12=12 Add 12 to sides

3x=24

Step 4

3x=24 Divide sides by 3

answer

x=8

Hope this helps

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