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6. 2(x + 6) = 3(x + 1)

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2(x+6) = 3(x+1)
2x + 12 = 3x + 3
3x - 2x = 12 - 3
x = 9
User Atinesh
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Answer:

x=9

Explanation:

2(x + 6) = 3(x + 1)

2x+12=3x+3

2x+12-12=3x+3-12

2x=3x-9

2x-3x=-9

-1x=-9

-1x÷-1=-9÷-1

x=9

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