Question

Solve for x: 3(x-3)+5=32

Answer 1

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

$x=12$

Step-by-step explanation:

Expand:

$3(x-3)+5=32\\3(x)3(-3)+5=32\\3x-9+5=32$

Simplify addition:

$3x-4=32$

Add 4 to both sides:

$3x-4+4=32+4\\3x=36$

Divide both sides by 3:

$\frac{3x}{3}=\frac{36}{3}\\\\x=12$

Done.