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

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Bridget K.
Sep 29, 2017

#x=5#

Explanation:

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!

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