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Use the distributive property to solve the equation 3(x-6)+6=5x-6

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Answer:

-3

Explanation:

3(x-6)+6= 5x+6

3(x-6)=5x-12

3x-18=5x-12

-6=2x

x=-3

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3(x-6)+6=5x-6
Distribute 3x-18+6=5x-6
Use the distributive property to solve the equation 3(x-6)+6=5x-6-example-1
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