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Which of the following values of x will result in a true statement when

substituted into the given equation?
-3(x - 2) = 9
OA) X= 1
OB x = -1
OO. X = 3
OD. X = -3

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Answer:

Explanation:

Here you go mate

Use PEMDAS

Parenthesis

Exponent

Multiplication

Division

Addition

Subtraction

Step 1

-3(x-2)=9 Equation/Question

Step 2

-3(x-2)=9 Remove parenthesis

3x+6=9

Step 3

3x+6=9 Add -6

-3x=3

Step 4

−3x=3 Divide

answer

x=-1

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