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Example

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

a⋅(b-2)=3b

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

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$3 ( x + 7 ) = 18$$

Solve for x

$x=-1$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Divide both sides by $3$.

$$x+7=\frac{18}{3}$$

Divide $18$ by $3$ to get $6$.

$$x+7=6$$

Subtract $7$ from both sides.

$$x=6-7$$

Subtract $7$ from $6$ to get $-1$.

$$x=-1$$