Solve 9 (8 - x) = 3x.

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You're asking: 9 (8-x) = 3x.

Now, simplify both sides of the equation.

9 (8-x) = 3x

(9) (8) + (9) (-x) = 3x (To do that, distribute)

72+-9x=3x

-9x+72=3x

Now, subtract 3x from both sides.

-9x+72-3x=3x-3x

Simplify,

-12x+72=0

After, subtract 72 from both sides.

-12x+72-72=0-72

-12x=-72

Last thing, divide both sides by - 12.

-12x/12 = - 72/-12

Divide.

Therefore, you have x = 6 as your final answer.