Solve for x 3(x+2)=54
this is really easy!
3(x+2)=54
multiply 3 by x and 2
3x + 6 = 54
take 6 to the other side
3x = 54 - 6
subtract
3x = 48
take 3 to the other side and divide!
x = 48/3
x= 16 ANSWER
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