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3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$2x+x+3x=72$$

Solve for x

$x=12$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Combine $2x$ and $x$ to get $3x$.

$$3x+3x=72$$

Combine $3x$ and $3x$ to get $6x$.

$$6x=72$$

Divide both sides by $6$.

$$x=\frac{72}{6}$$

Divide $72$ by $6$ to get $12$.

$$x=12$$