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3x-3=9
Step 1
Step 1.1
Add 3 to both sides of the equation.
3x=9+3
Step 1.2
Add 9 and 3.
3x=12
3x=12
Step 2
Step 2.1
Divide each term in 3x=12 by 3.
3x3=123
Step 2.2
Simplify the left side.
Step 2.2.1
Cancel the common factor of 3.
Step 2.2.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
3x3=123
Step 2.2.1.2
Divide x by 1.
x=123
x=123
x=123
Step 2.3
Simplify the right side.
Step 2.3.1
Divide 12 by 3.
x=4
x=4
x=4