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Explain why the question -2(3x+6)=6(x+2)

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Answer:

x = -2

Explanation:

So here we are to calculate the value of x.

Distribute;

-6x - 12 = 6x + 12

Subtract 6x from both sides

-12x - 12 = 12

Add 12 to both sides;

-12x = 24

Divide both sides by -12

x = -2

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