How do you solve the equation #3(x + 7) = 12x – 51#?

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Answer 1 · 2015-12-04T16:27:55

#color(blue)(x=8#

#3(x+7) = 12x -51#

#3 * (x) + 3*7 = 12x -51#

#3x + 21 = 12x -51#

# 21 +51 = 12x -3x#

# 72= 9x#

# x = 72/9#

#color(blue)(x=8#