To solve the equation \( 9x + 12 = 39 \), follow these steps:
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Subtract 12 from both sides: \[ 9x + 12 - 12 = 39 - 12 \] This simplifies to: \[ 9x = 27 \]
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Next, divide both sides by 9: \[ x = \frac{27}{9} \] Simplifying this gives: \[ x = 3 \]
So, the solution is \( x = 3 \).