Question

Directions - Solve each equation for the variable.
5) x/3 + 3 = 7

Answer 1

x=12

Explanation:

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You want to isolate the x, so you want to get everything away from it that you can till it's alone.

First, you subtract 3 to cancel it out (on both sides)

Then, you multiply 3, since you're dividing it. You want to do the opposite to cancel something out.

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Answer 2

X = 12

Explanation: