Using the distributive property to transform 4 (x + 3) = 3 (3x - 1) how do I substitute 3 for x to see if it's a true statement?

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Averie Sanders

Mathematics

29 August, 05:10

Using the distributive property to transform 4 (x + 3) = 3 (3x - 1) how do I substitute 3 for x to see if it's a true statement?

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Chaz · Answer 1

4 (3+3) = 3 (3 (3) - 1)

Step-by-step explanation:

1) plug in the three

2) distribute

3) see if the answers gotten are the same if not than the statement is wrong

I know it looks a bit complicated but its not once you get the hang of it