Hello,
The correct answer is x = -5/3
Alternate forms: x = 1 2/3, x = 1.6
Step-by-step:
Remove parentheses
6 + 3x + 12 = 13
Add the numbers
18 + 3x = 13
Move constant to the right
3x = 13 - 18
Calculate the difference
3x = -5
Divide both sides
x= -5/3
Hope this helps!
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