Question

$$3x+12=27$$

Answer

x=5

Solution


Subtract \(12\) from both sides.
\[3x=27-12\]
Simplify  \(27-12\)  to  \(15\).
\[3x=15\]
Divide both sides by \(3\).
\[x=\frac{15}{3}\]
Simplify  \(\frac{15}{3}\)  to  \(5\).
\[x=5\]