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3(x + 1) - 2x = -6 what is X i need halp

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3(x+1)-2x=-6
3x+3-2x=-6
(Like terms) 3x-2x=1x
3+1x=-6
-6-3+-9
Now you’re going to divide -9 by 3 which you will get -3
That will be your answer, hope that help you
User Tovah
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Answer:x=−9

Explanation:

Apply the distributive property.

3 x + 3 ⋅ 1 − 2 x = − 6

Multiply 3 by 1

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3 x + 3 − 2 x = − 6

Subtract 2x from 3x.

x + 3 = − 6

Move all terms not containing x to the right side of the equation.

Subtract 3 from both sides of the equation.

x = − 6 − 3

Subtract 3 from − 6 .

x = − 9

User David Elliman
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