Solve for r in the expression 3 (2 - 5) = 12.

Answer:
The answer is x = 9
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]3(x-5)=12[/tex]
use the distributive property on the left side
[tex]3x-15=12[/tex]
add 15 to both sides
[tex]3x=27[/tex]
divide both sides by 3
[tex]x = 9[/tex]
Answer:
The correct answer will be x=9
Step-by-step explanation:
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