How to solve the two step equation 12-3x=6?

Kara Cummings

Kara Cummings

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2023-03-27

How to solve the two step equation 12 - 3 x = 6 ?

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Lena Navarro

Lena Navarro

Beginner2023-03-28Added 9 answers

Step 1)To isolate the x term while keeping the equation balanced, deduct 12 from each side of the equation:
12 - 12 - 3 x = 6 - 12
0 - 3 x = - 6
- 3 x = - 6
Step 2) To find x while keeping the equation balanced, multiply each side of the equation by - 3 :
- 3 x - 3 = - 6 - 3
- 3 x - 3 = 2
x = 2

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