3 years ago

Solve the expression for x: (17 – 5) (x + 6) = 3x – 12

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patriot [66]3 years ago

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(17-5)(x+6)-(3x-12)=0

12(x+6)-(3x-12)=0

12x-(3x-12)+72=0

12x-3x+12+72=0

9x+84=0

9x=-84

x=9+1/3

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