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Solve for x. –2(6 – x) = 3x A. –3 B. 12 C. 3 D. –12

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The answer is "D" because after you distribute the -2 you must move the -2 to the other side and solve as normal

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-2(6-x)= 3x, the solution is find the value of x, you must apply distributive property, tho the first term, -12+2x= 3x⇒ 3x-2x= -12⇒ x = -12, the answer correct is option D

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