peytan18 peytan18
  • 03-09-2018
  • Mathematics
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x+2x=9
what does x equal? and how do I get the answer?

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tramserran
tramserran tramserran
  • 03-09-2018

add like terms on the left side (x + 2x), then isolate the variable on the left side by dividing both sides by 3.

x + 2x = 9        

    3x = 9           added like terms

     x = 3             divided both sides by 3

Answer: 3

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