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What is the value of x in the equation (3x + 12) = {(x + 14) – 3?
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Answer 1

x = -24

Explanation:

(2/3)(x/2 + 12) = (1/2)(x/3 + 14) - 3

2x/6 + 24/3 = x/6 + 14/2 - 3

2x/6 + 8 = x/6 + 7 - 3 = x/6 + 4

x/6 + 8 = 4

x/6 = -4

x = -24