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Solve the equation -18 +3x = -6

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-18+3x=-6

Add 18 to both sides:

-18 +3x +18=-6+18


3x=12

Divide both sides by 3:

(3x)/(3) = (12)/(3)


x=4

Therefore, x=4
User Eliya Cohen
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You want to solve for x so add 18 from both sides of the equal sign. making it 3x=12. then divide both sides by 3 making x=4. x is 4.
Solve the equation -18 +3x = -6-example-1
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