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Twenty-seven less than six times a number is fifty-four less than three times a number.​

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Answer:

x = -9

Explanation:

6x - 27 = 3x - 54

solve for x

subtract 3x from each side then add 27 to each side. lastly you should get

3x=-27

Divide both sides by 3 to get -9

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