3x-12=3(x+2)

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Solution for 3x-12=3(x+2) equation:


Simplifying
3x + -12 = 3(x + 2)

Reorder the terms:
-12 + 3x = 3(x + 2)

Reorder the terms:
-12 + 3x = 3(2 + x)
-12 + 3x = (2 * 3 + x * 3)
-12 + 3x = (6 + 3x)

Add '-3x' to each side of the equation.
-12 + 3x + -3x = 6 + 3x + -3x

Combine like terms: 3x + -3x = 0
-12 + 0 = 6 + 3x + -3x
-12 = 6 + 3x + -3x

Combine like terms: 3x + -3x = 0
-12 = 6 + 0
-12 = 6

Solving
-12 = 6

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