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6x-12=3\left(x+1\right)
Use the distributive property to multiply 6 by x-2.
6x-12=3x+3
Use the distributive property to multiply 3 by x+1.
6x-12-3x=3
Subtract 3x from both sides.
3x-12=3
Combine 6x and -3x to get 3x.
3x=3+12
Add 12 to both sides.
3x=15
Add 3 and 12 to get 15.
x=\frac{15}{3}
Divide both sides by 3.
x=5
Divide 15 by 3 to get 5.