-3(x-1)=-12

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Solution for -3(x-1)=-12 equation:


Simplifying
-3(x + -1) = -12

Reorder the terms:
-3(-1 + x) = -12
(-1 * -3 + x * -3) = -12
(3 + -3x) = -12

Solving
3 + -3x = -12

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-3' to each side of the equation.
3 + -3 + -3x = -12 + -3

Combine like terms: 3 + -3 = 0
0 + -3x = -12 + -3
-3x = -12 + -3

Combine like terms: -12 + -3 = -15
-3x = -15

Divide each side by '-3'.
x = 5

Simplifying
x = 5

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