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What is the solution for this equation 3(80-9x)=x-96

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Answer:

X=12

Step-by-step explanation:

3(80-9x)=X-96 Distribute 3 through the parenthesis

240-27x=x-96

Move the variable to the left side and change its sign

Move constant to the right side and change its sign

-27x-x+240=-96

collect the like terms

calculate the difference

-28x=-336

Divide both sides of the equation by -28

x=12

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