Solve for x: 3(x + 3) – 6 = 24.
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First subtract -6: 3(x + 3) = 30. Then divide by 3: x + 3 = 10. Finally subtract 3, giving x = 7.
Solve for x: 3(x + 3) – 6 = 24.
First subtract -6: 3(x + 3) = 30. Then divide by 3: x + 3 = 10. Finally subtract 3, giving x = 7.